Have you ever tried making your own salad dressing? It’s actually quite simple and allows you to know exactly what you are eating. Plus, salad dressings don’t have to be boring! The following salad dressing recipes are all interesting, easy to make and use ingredients you probably already have at home.
Thanks to Budget 101 for sharing these great recipes!
Green Goddess Salad Dressing:
3/4 cup Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
3 tablespoons of milk
2 anchovies, minced
1 tablespoon of tarragon vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice
1 cup of parsley, minced
2 tablespoons of finely chopped chives
Combine ingredients, using blender if desired. Chill. Serve on tossed greens. Makes about 1 cup.
Russian Dressing:
1/2 cup of Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons of milk
1/3 cup of chili sauce
1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish
Combine ingredients. Chill. Makes 1 cup.
Fresh Strawberry Dressing:
3/4 cup sliced, ripe strawberries
2 tablespoons of Karo light corn syrup
1/2 cup of Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
Place strawberries in small bowl. Stir in corn syrup, mashing berries slightly with fork. Add mayonnaise, stirring until well blended. Chill about 1 hour to develop flavor and color. Serve with fruit salad. Makes about 1 1/4 cup.
Creamy Italian Dressing:
3/4 cup of Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of wine vinegar
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of Mazola corn oil
1 tablespoon of water
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon of sugar
1 small garlic clove, minced
Combine ingredients. Chill. Serve on tossed salad greens. Makes 1 cup.
Creamy Roquefort Dressing:
3/4 cup of Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
1/4 cup of crumbled Roquefort cheese
1/4 cup of milk
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire saucce
1/8 teaspoon of salt
1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon of white pepper
Combine ingredients. Chill. Serve on tossed salad greens. Makes about 1 cup.
Tangy Buttermilk Dressing:
1 cup of Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
1/2 cup of buttermilk
1/4 cup of finely minced onion
2 tablespoons of very finely chopped parsley
1 clove of garlic, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
Combine ingredients. Serve on greens. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Creamy Tart French Dressing:
1/4 cup of Mazola corn oil
3/4 cup of Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar
1 tablespoon of paprika
1 tablespoon of dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 clove of garlic, minced
Gradually stir the corn oil into the mayonnaise; beat until smooth. Combine remaining ingredients. Add to mayonnaise mixture. Chill. Serve on tossed salad greens. Makes about 1 cup.
Thousand Island Dressing:
2/3 cup of Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
3 tablespoons of milk
1 tablespoon of chili sauce
1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
Combine ingredients. Chill. Serve on chef’s salad or tossed salad greens. Makes 1 cup.
Parmesan Cheese Dressing:
2/3 cup of Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
1/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup of milk
1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
Mix ingredients. Serve on greens. Makes 1 cup.
