Anyone make homemade salad dressings?

[WendyZ]

I'm looking for ways to make my own homemade salad dressings. Specifically ranch, thousand island and italian dressings. Anyone have a recipe they love that they would like to share? I've searched for recipes but I'd love to get recommendations for someone who has already made it.

I have a great recipe for honey mustard dressing if anyone would like that!
Thanks!

 

[bennyrn12]

There is only one salad dressing that I make myself... Ohana Honey Lime dressing!!! I am in LOVE with that dressing and use it on salad, to marinate chicken and a few other things... Sorry know that wasnt much help just needed to share my love for the dressing!

 

[momof1princess]

when i was little, my and my brother's favorite salad dressing was thousand island. if we were out of it, my mom would mix ketchup and mayonnaise together (if we had pickle relish, she'd put that in) and it tasted just like thousand island. i've done it many times since, and no one knows the difference, lol.

 

[britfish]

There is only one salad dressing that I make myself... Ohana Honey Lime dressing!!! I am in LOVE with that dressing and use it on salad, to marinate chicken and a few other things... Sorry know that wasnt much help just needed to share my love for the dressing!

mmmm, please share!!!

 

[bennyrn12]

Ohana Honey Lime Dressing..... YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ingredients
•1/2 CUP HONEY
•1 TEASPOON DRY MUSTARD
•1 TEASPOON SALT
•1/2 CUP APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
•1/4 CUP LIME JUICE
•1/4 CUP DICED ONIONS
•1 CUP CANOLA OIL

Directions
1.PLACE ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT THE OIL IN A FOOD PROCESSOR OR BLENDER UNTIL SMOOTH.
2.SLOWLY ADD OIL UNTIL IT IS WELL INCORPORATED INTO THE DRESSING,
3.YOU CAN CHILL OR SERVE IMMED IF YOU LIKE

 

[WendyZ]

when i was little, my and my brother's favorite salad dressing was thousand island. if we were out of it, my mom would mix ketchup and mayonnaise together (if we had pickle relish, she'd put that in) and it tasted just like thousand island. i've done it many times since, and no one knows the difference, lol.

I just seen a recipe for thousand island with those exact three ingredients in it. I wondered how it would taste. Thanks! I'll be trying that on our homemade big macs (which is basically a hamburger with lettuce and thousand island dressing, but a lot better for you than the real thing).

 

[phamy76]

we make our own dressing, it's really basic, and to taste. i don't have a recipe.

heat 1/4 cup white granulated sugar and 1/4 cup viengar in a saucepan until sugar is disolved. Cool and put in fridge. when ready to serve, whip in about 1/2 cup mayo (to taste and consistency).

sometimes i make it thin, other times thick. add in a little salt and pepper and go. we like it over chopped cabbage as a cole slaw dressing. just mix together and let set over night to incorporate the flavors.

 

[Kellydelly]

we make our own dressing, it's really basic, and to taste. i don't have a recipe.

heat 1/4 cup white granulated sugar and 1/4 cup viengar in a saucepan until sugar is disolved. Cool and put in fridge. when ready to serve, whip in about 1/2 cup mayo (to taste and consistency).

sometimes i make it thin, other times thick. add in a little salt and pepper and go. we like it over chopped cabbage as a cole slaw dressing. just mix together and let set over night to incorporate the flavors.

That's your basic slaw dressing: 1 cup mayo or miracle whip, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup vinegar. I use it when I make broccoli salad (the kind with bacon, peas, and red onions ). I don't heat up the vinegar and sugar, though.

As for a ranch recipe, just get the Hidden Valley Ranch packets and mix it with buttermilk and mayo (or is it sour cream?). The recipe is on the packet. It's the only kind of ranch dressing I like!

 

[pixiewings71]

I make my own Italian, sometimes I buy the Good Seasons packet others I use Mrs Dash and just mix it to taste. I like mine with a little more vinegar then oil so I always add more of that. I basically follow the measurements on the GS packets even when I'm using Mrs Dash instead. I make it with balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar, those are my faves.

 

[MissAndrea]

I do what Kellydelly does...the hidden valley ranch buttermilk packets are THE BEST EVER!!!!! I will make some and find all kinds of things to dip into it. It's my fav!!!

 

[TheBigBadWolf]

This is a recipe my aunt used to make. My family likes it, a lot.

Alice's Poppy Seed Dressing

3/4 cup sugar, or 18 pk Equal
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. salt
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 TBS. onion juice
1 cup salad oil
1 1/2 TBS. poppy seed (or sesame seeds)
Blend all but oil and seeds. Beat in oil till thick & smooth. Cover and Chill.

***To make onion juice, chop 1/4 - 1/2 onion fine. put into cheesecloth & squeeze juice into container, or buy bottled onion juice.***

 

[ShannonMB]

I have made this Green Goddess dressing, and it is simply to DIE for. Everyone was raving about it! FYI, I left out the anchovy, and I think I'll go a little easier on the garlic next time I make it.

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
3 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 green onion tops, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl or jar; cover and store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 119 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 108 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

 

[It's A Small World]

Thousand Island dressing is ketchup, mayo and relish. Very wasy!

I also make a spinach salad dressing with olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Tasty and sure beats the bacon fat dressing most recipes have you make!

 

[gharrer]

Italian salad dressing ( like good seasons)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp oregano
dash hot sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Accent ( optional)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2/3 sup oil
Mix and chill. I use the good seasons carafe to mix. I also make up multiple packets in foil ( minus the cheese and liquids)
Can adjust flavors to suit, I use a little more sugar.
Nancy

 

[Mono~rail]

I have a piece of advice for mixing a thinner type dressing. Learned it from grandma who made everything from scratch.

Throw everything in a container, screw on the lid and shake it up!

For containers you can use an empty soda pop bottle, empty mayo jar or a canning jar. Canning jars are super cheap.

Or if it is a thicker type dressing, simply throw everything in a big canning jar and stir it up then just store it in the jar.

 

[cm8]

nice ideas guys keep them coming! OP, thanks for starting this thread!

 

[Chelley00]

This is the salad recipe from our favorite restaurant in Northern Indiana (that we moved away from ) I make it whenver we have company. You can leave the anchovies out, but it's really good with it (not fishy, I promise!) I've included the salad and crouton ingredients in case anyone is interested.



Dressing:
6 anchovies, drained and chopped (optional)
8 oz. red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt (or 3-4 cloves garlic)
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups vegetable oil
Blend all ingredients except oil in a blender. Add oil to blender on low speed. Then whip on high.



Casaburo Salad

1 head each, Iceberg and Romaine lettuce, torn
1 red pepper, chopped
5-6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1 cup grated Provolone cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
croutons and bacon pieces


Toss all salad ingredients except the croutons and bacon. Add dressing 15 minutes before serving. Add croutons and bacon at serving time.
Croutons:
6 English muffins, cubed
1/2 cup Casaburo dressing
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Toss all ingredients together. Bake at 350 degrees on a cookie sheet, stirring every 5 minutes. They are done when lightly browned.

 

[gandycat]

My family loves this dressing. We serve it on a salad with romaine, celery, sliced almonds, red onions and some mandarin oranges.

SWEET AND SOUR DRESSING:

1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
Dash of Tabasco
1/4 c. oil
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. fresh parsley or 1 tsp. dried

Just add it all together and shake it up.





I make some form of balsamic vinaigerette at least once a week. Sometimes I add some dry oregano and/or basil.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

1 c. olive oil
1/2 c. balsamic vinegar
3 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Whisk together vinegar, garlic and grated cheese. Gradually add the olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.




I've been wanting to make a ranch dressing w/o the hidden valley packet, I came across this recipe but I haven't made it yet:

RANCH SALAD DRESSING

1 c. mayonnaise
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. Accent
1/8 tsp. pepper

Mix together and serve. Note: tastes like Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing. Dry onion flakes may be added if desired. I prefer the dressing without onions.




Does anyone have a good recipe for a ginger dressing like Japanese Habachi restaurants use?

 

[Chelley00]

Here are my other go to dressing recipes:

Cranberry Poppyseed

1/4 1/4cup cup(50 mL) (50 mL) coarsely chopped dried cranberrydried cranberries
2 2tbsp tbsp(25 mL) (25 mL) vegetable oil
2 2tbsp tbsp(25 mL) (25 mL) white wine vinegar
2 2tsp tsp(10 mL) (10 mL) poppy seeds
1 1pinch pinchsalt
1 1pinch pinchpepper
1 1pinch pinchgranulated sugar





Citrus Balsamic
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons onions, finely minced
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh basil, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh mint, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

 

[Dizneydaz]

Here's 2 I found (but haven't tried) I love the dressings on Japanese salads.


Ingredients

* 1 cup olive oil
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1 lemon, juiced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
* 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
* 2 teaspoons honey
* ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, mustard, honey and pepper. Once these are thoroughly combined, add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly. When all of the oil is incorporated into the dressing, pour into a glass jar and chill until serving.

#2
Ingredients:

* 2 tbsps rice wine vinegar
* 3 tbsps vegetable oil
* 1 tbsp sesame oil
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* 1/2 tsp sugar
* 1 tsp sake
* 1 tsp grated ginger

Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients other than oil in a bowl. Add oil gradually into a bowl and mix well.

*Makes 2 servings

#3 from benihana.com

Ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon chopped celery
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 dash each salt and pepper


Directions:

Combine all ingredients in blender container or wok bowl of food processor fitted with steel knife; process until almost smooth. May be kept refrigerated up to one week. Makes 4 servings

For ranch the only I one I like as well is Hidden Valley. I buy the big container of mix from Sam's Club and it lasts us a long time. It only requires the mix, milk, and mayo. We even have to buy real mayo for this since we prefer Miracle Whip, but not in Ranch Dressing. Too tangy.