Versatile Salad Dressing Food

GREEK SALAD DRESSING

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A delicious dressing served over Greek Salad or over pasta. A very versatile dressing! A good marinade, too. Dressing is meant to be a little tart with a good olive oil flavor.

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 fresh garlic cloves, minced then crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (Grey poupon)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (not bottled)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves (optional)
1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves (optional)

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together and shake well to mix.
Update 6/23/10: For a creamier dressing, add all ingredients except oil to a blender. Pulse several times to mix ingredients. With blender running on high, slowly pour oil into blender until mixture is creamy. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.4, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 23.6, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 0.2

WALDORF SALAD

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Waldorf Salad is a a versatile vintage salad recipe featuring crisp apples, crunchy walnuts and a delicious dressing.

Provided by April Harris

Categories Lunch Salad

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 apples, cored and diced (cut into small squares) (Do not peel the apples.)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 sticks of celery, diced (This is about half a cup.)
2 cooked chicken breasts, diced (Leave out for a vegetarian or vegan option.)
¾ cup walnut halves
8 tablespoons good mayonnaise (Use your favourite brand, be sure it is gluten-free and/or vegan if required )
½ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried flat leaf parsley, optional

Steps:

Put the diced apples in a large mixing bowl.
Stir in the lemon juice.
Chop most of the walnuts roughly, keeping a few halves aside for garnish.
Add the diced celery, cooked chicken breast and chopped walnuts to the apples in the large mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, a bit at a time, until the ingredients are well coated. You may need slightly more or less mayonnaise.
Sprinkle the celery salt and ground pepper over the top of the salad and stir through thoroughly.
Taste the salad for seasoning, adding a bit more pepper if you feel it is needed.
Transfer the Waldorf Salad to a serving bowl and if time allows, refrigerate for about an hour before serving.
Toss the reserved walnut halves over top for garnish.
Sprinkle with parsley before serving, if desired.
Refrigerate leftovers and use within 24 hours.

VERSATILE VINAIGRETTE

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Basic salad dressing that you can easily customize with herbs, citrus juice, spices... From Cooking Light.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 11m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine broth and cornstarch in a small saucepan, stirring with a whisk.
Bring broth mixture to a boil over medium heat; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
Cover and chill.
Stir before using.
Dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.9, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 174, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.4

SIMPLE ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

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Make your own Italian salad dressing with this simple recipe for a fresh, homemade flavor that beats bottled every time. Variations are included.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories Appetizer Side Dish Entree Condiment Salad

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic (crushed and finely minced)

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
Combine all of the ingredients in a glass jar with a screw-on lid or another container with a tight-fitting lid.
Tighten the lid and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
Serve immediately or refrigerate. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 49 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 2 cups (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

VERSATILE SALAD WITH MAPLE DRESSING

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This is a great, versatile salad with a yummy dressing. I like serving this with a good, hearty steak and potoates meal. Enjoy!

Provided by Kathy D

Categories Lettuce Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

10 oz salad greens of your choosing (romaine, spinach, etc...)
1/3 lb cheese of your liking (feta, blue cheese, etc...)
6 oz nuts of your liking (walnuts, pecans, etc...), toasted!
1/4 c maple syrup, warmed
1 1/2 Tbsp cider vinegar
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Place your washed and torn lettuce on a large platter. Top with the cheese and nuts of your choosing.
2. Pour vinegar into a bowl. Whisk the oil into the vinegar in a slow stream, then whisk in the warm maple syrup slowly.
3. Pour dressing over the salad and serve. Note: use as much or as little of the dressing as you like - don't just dump the full amount of it at once. Season with salt and pepper, to tasted and enjoy!