Salad Dressings

Quick Vinaigrette 

2 Tbls olive oil

1 Tbls vinegar (any flavor you want)

salt and pepper to taste

add ins: optional

1 tsp Dijon Mustard

kinds of vinegar:

red wine vinegar

white balsamic vinegar

apple cider vinegar

flavored vinegar from specialty stores

VINAIGRETTE:

1 tsp Finley minced garlic

1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1 1/2 TBls white wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1 /4 tsp pepper

Mix all the vinaigrette in a mason jar, put a lid on and shake to mix.

Panzanella Salad

MAPLE SYRUP DRESSING
1/2 cup oil
4 TBls apple cider vinegar
3 TBls real maple syrup
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Mix all together in a Jar
goes really good with Mixed greens, diced apples, red onion, candied pecans, crumbled feta cheese or parmesan cheese, and dried cranberries.
OR
1 part maple syrup
1 part apple cider vinegar
1 part apple juice
3 parts oil (olive oil)
dash of dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Italian Dressing Mix

1 Tbls garlic powder

1 Tbls onion powder

1 Tbls white sugar

2 Tbls dried oregano

1 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried basil

1 Tbls dried parsley

1/4 tsp celery salt

1/2 Tbls Kosher salt

Mix all ingredients together and put in an air tight container or zip lock bag.

To make the dressing, mix 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup oil, 2 Tbls water, and 2 Tbls of Italian dressing mix. Shake up util blended.

ALTERNATIVE: To make the dressing zippy, replace the white vinegar with Pinot Grigio Italian Vinegar. So so good.

Homemade Greek Dressing

1/4 cup + 2 tsp olive oil

3/4 tsp garlic powder

3/4 tsp dried oregano

3/4 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp coarse kosher salt 

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1/3 cup + 1 TBLS red wine vinegar (this gives it a great taste)

In a container mix first 8 ingredients. Pour in vinegar and whisk vigorously until blended. 

I put everything in a mason jar with a lid and shook vigorously until blended, then I stored it in the mason jar in the refrigerator. Yumm

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing YUMM!

1/2 cup Mayonaise

1/2 sour cream

1/2 cup buttermilk

3/4 tsp dried dill weed

1/2 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp dried chives

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp fine sea salt

1/8 tsp finely cracked pepper

Whisk together the mayo, sour cream and buttermilk. then add the herbs. 

Store in refrigerator. 

If you think you wont use all of it before it goes bad just cut the recipe in half. 

Mediterranean Salad Dressing

DRESSING

1/3 cup oil (I used canola oil)

1/8 cup White balsamic vinegar

2 garlic cloves minced

1 Tbls white sugar

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Put all the ingredients in a mason jar with a lid, shake until blended. Pour over salad and enjoy

Mediterranean Salad with Pasta 



Honey Mustard Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 TBls yellow mustard
2 TBls honey
1 TBls white vinegar
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and stir well to combine.



Applebees Oriental Chicken Salad dressing
3 TBls honey
1 1/2 TBls rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/8 tsp sesame oil

Applebees Oriental Chicken Salad

Big Mac Dressing

2 tbls full fat mayonnaise

2 tbls full fat sour cream or yogurt

2 tbls ketchup

2 tsp water

1 tsp white vinegar

1 tbls spicy pickle relish (or sweet)

1 tbls minced white onion

1 tsp sugar

dash of tabasco sauce or hot sauce

1/8 tsp salt, divided

Mix all together in a jar.

Cheeseburger Salad with Big Mac Dressing

Homemade French Dressing

1/2 cup of Ketchup

1/2 cup of white vinegar

1 cups of oil

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground mustard

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 scant cup of sugar

Mix all the ingredients except sugar in large mason jar or blender. blend until mixed. gradually add the sugar shaking or blending until mixed. 

Really good French dressing. I made it into a cold pasta salad and added sauté zucchini and cooked corn on the cob. 

Cut the recipe in half if you don't think you will use all of it.  

Applebees Oriental Chicken Salad

Dressing

3 TBls honey

1 1/2 TBls rice wine vinegar

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tsp dijon mustard

1/8 tsp sesame oil

Blend together dressing ingredients. 

Salad:

3 cups romaine lettuce chopped

1 cup coleslaw blend

3 TBls sliced almonds

Chicken nuggets Optional

Make the salad and pour over as much dressing as you want. 

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Chicken Alfredo Instant Pot

This recipe is all over the internet and easy for first time instant pot owners. 

3 Tbls butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 cup heavy cream

10 ounce bow tie pasta (or other noodles)

1 lbs cubed chicken breast, RAW

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 cup parmesan cheese

Add butter and garlic to the pot, then add broth, cream, pasta and chicken. 

give a light stir. 

Pressure cook for 7 minutes

Let natural release for 5 mins.

Take the pressure off and stir.

Add in parmesan cheese.

Enjoy.

You can add veggies if you want, peas or broccoli. 

PRINTABLE RECIPE