Does anyone make their own salad dressing?

I'm in need of some recipes please, I am SOOOOO bored with my Good Seasons balsamic vinaigrette. I can only do oil-based dressings because of DS's allergies (I'm BFing). Does anyone have any recipes they can share?

Also, could you share what you put in your salads? I'm looking for some new options

Re: Does anyone make their own salad dressing?

Mine is olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder and either red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar.

I like chick peas or kidney beans in my salad.

Re: Does anyone make their own salad dressing?

I put a little dijon mustard and then mix in with either balsamic or red wine vinegar. Then slowly stream in olive oil. The mustard will help the dressing emulsify.

I HATE mustard, but you can't taste it in the dressing.

Then add whatever herbs you like (I do Italian Seasoning), and salt and pepper.

YUM!!

Lately I have been putting in sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, chick peas.. sometimes sunflower seeds, craisins, and blue cheese crumbles.

Re: Does anyone make their own salad dressing?

My favorite is to put 2.5 parts olive oil to 1 part red wine vinegar in my mini prep. Add a few cloves of garlic and a LOT of fresh basil. Add a dollop of dijon and let it rip. Then salt and pepper to taste.

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I make 2 that we really enjoy:

balsamic, touch of water, EVOO, garlic powder, extra salt and a tad of splenda or sugar

fresh squeezed lemon juice, EVOO, poppy seeds, garlic powder, dill and tad of splenda

Re: Does anyone make their own salad dressing?

yes...

this is my go-to recipe- sometimes I add a little sugar

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
In a small bowl, whisk the sherry vinegar with the shallot and Dijon mustard. In a thin, steady stream, whisk in the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
NOTES
Herb Vinaigrette Add 1/4 teaspoon chopped thyme and 1/2 teaspoon chopped tarragon.
Lemon Vinaigrette Substitute 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice for the vinegar and add 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest.

Re: Does anyone make their own salad dressing?

I tried to replicate one at a greek restaurant we go to.
I don't know the amounts, but I threw in:
evoo
red vinegar
oregano
basil
garlic powder
onion powder
dijon mustard
lemon juice

deelicuous.

Re: Does anyone make their own salad dressing?

My quick go to summer dressing is:

Chopped garlic
EVOO
1 Lemon zest and juice
Apple sauce
S&P

I put it all in food processor and its done!

It is very easy but SO delicious, we put it on our chopped walforf salad and make wraps. If I have scallions or chives or red onions I will add that too.

Re: Does anyone make their own salad dressing?

lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper, whatever dried herb you like, and extra virgin olive oil. Sometimes I add whole grain mustard or dijon mustard but not usually.

Re: Does anyone make their own salad dressing?

I like a dijon vinagrette and I don't really measure...I kind of wing it...

2 tbsp or so of dijion
white vinegar
a little fresh minced garlic
a little fresh parsley


I wisk it and stream in EVOO while whisking. At this point I put in a little kosher salt and cracked black pepper.

If it's a little too vinegary, I put in a dash of honey.

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copying and pasting from an old thread.

here's what we love. i'll give you "our" names for them (i name everything so DH knows how to request a certain meal! haha)

"SoCal Salad"

mixed greens
sliced granny smith apple
candied walnuts
sprinkle of goat cheese
dried cranberries
halved red seedless grapes
+ or - chicken

with raspberry walnut vinaigrette (store bought)


"Chipotle Chicken Salad"

crunchy romaine
roasted corn
grilled chicken
pico de gallo
sliced avocado
cotija cheese

with chipotle lime vinaigrette (combine 1 minced chipotle pepper from can of chipotle in adobo, juice of 1 lime, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic powder, a bit of sugar and some cumin. Then whisk in EVOO until it comes together. I actually split it in half and marinate the chicken with 1/2 and use 1/2 for the dressing)

(variation)

"Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad"

marinated, grilled chicken breast
romaine
roasted corn
pico de gallo
sliced avocado
black beans
pepper jack cheese
homemade tortilla strips or tostada shell

with cilantro citrus dressing (whisk together chopped cilantro, salt pepper, zest and juice of any citrus fruits. then stream in EVOO and season to taste)


"Side salad"

mixed greens
wedges of roma romatoes
sliced english cucumbers
shaved fresh parmesan

with balsamic vinaigrette

"Special salad"

romaine
cucumber
tomato
bocconcini
slices of provolone & soppressata (stack them together, alternating each, then slice into thin strips)

with oil & vinegar

"Grilled veggie salad" - variation on Giada recipe

romaine
butter lettuce
tomato
grilled corn
grilled zucchini
grilled shrimp, chopped
cubed avocado

with agave citrus vinaigrette (equal parts lemon juice and EVOO with some agave, salt & pepper)

Re: Does anyone make their own salad dressing?

My Basic dressing is:

Olive Oil
apple Cider vinegar
Lemon juice
salt
pepper
garlic powder


depending on what's in the salad- I'll add other seasonings or change the vinegar to red or white balsamic, red wine, or white.

Some things I add in when/if I have them or am in the mood:

olives
beets
avocado
mango
madarin oranges
sliced peaches/apples
giardinara veggies
sliced coldcuts
roasted peppers
different cheeses
sun dried tomatoes

I don't like A LOT of fruit in my salad, but if I just add one I still like it. so, I'll add sliced peaches to a regular lettuce, cucumber, olive salad and use balsamic vingar bc the peaches soak up the flavor and it's delish!

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Re: Does anyone make their own salad dressing?

balsamic, dijon, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper.

add to that either oregano, shallots, garlic, red pepper flakes.

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My aunt's salad:

Lettuce
Red Onions
Cucumbers
1 can of Black Olives
Half a can of the Black Olive Juice
Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar
Black Pepper
Accent Seasoning
Garlic powder
Parmigiano Reggiano

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This one is mY fav, because it is quick:

Fresh Squeezed Lime
Salt
Pepper
Olive Oil
And minced Cilantro