5 Gourmet Salad Dressings

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• BASIC VINAIGRETTE:
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black ground pepper.

Details

Adapted from webmailb.netzero.net

Preparation

Step 1

BASIC VINAIGRETTE:
Place all the ingredients in a jar, cover tightly, and shake very well. Shake again before using.

Variations Add 1/4 cup freshly chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried) of any of the following herbs: tarragon, dill, thyme, oregano, chervil, sage or parsley.

FAST RUSSIAN DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ketchup

Place both ingredients in a small bowl and stir together until blended. Keep refrigerated.

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSINGD:
1 recipe Fast Russian Dressing (above)
1/3 cup chopped sweet pickles
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 or 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped finely (optional)

Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined.

TZATZIKI (GYRO) SAUCE AND SALAD DRESSING:
1 cucumber, chopped finely
1 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped finely
1 small clove garlic, minced finely
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons fresh onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3/4 cup sour cream

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Serve as a dipping sauce, spread on Gyros or as a dressing for Greek salads.

HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Store covered in the refrigerator.