Light Vinagrette Salad Dressing Recipes

LIGHT VINAGRETTE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix dry ingredients, and pour into Mason Jar (or other Salad Dressing container). Combine with oil and vinegar, shake well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving.

FRESH RASPBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix raspberries and sugar together in a bowl; set aside until mixture is juicy, about 10 minutes. Mash berries using a fork until liquefied. Pour berry mixture into a jar with a lid; add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and salt. Cover jar with lid and shake until dressing is mixed well. Store in refrigerator.

LIGHT BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl or food processor combine garlic and mustard until well mixed.
• Whisk in balsamic vinegar, hot water and sugar.
• Slowly add in olive oil mixing until emulsified.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate.
• Feel free to substitute different vinegars and seasoning to your own taste.

BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING WITH 8 VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Shake all ingredients for your chosen variation together in a tightly-lidded container OR whisk together in a small bowl.
• Let stand 10 minutes to rehydrate dried herbs and blend flavors.
• Shake again then dress salad as desired.
• Note -- I recommend the lemon dressing on spinach.
• Note -- I recommend the Bacon Dressing, Mustard Dressing, and Balsamic Vinaigrette on strong greens such as escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.
• Note -- The sweeter version of the mustard dressing is great for a vinegar coleslaw if you discover that you have accidentally gotten one of those occasional cabbages that are a touch on the bitter side.
• Note -- feel free to play with other seasonings, more complex blends, flavored oils, and flavored vinegars. Once you've learned the technique you can customize your salad dressing to suit just about any meal.

HOW TO MAKE VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Add all of the ingredients to a small mason jar, screw on the lid, and shake until blended. You can also whisk the ingredients together in a bowl or whirr them together in a blender.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Add to salad, toss, and serve.
• Keep leftover dressing in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for 2 - 3 days.