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9 Most Popular Salad Dressing Recipes


Salad dressing spread, often called salad dressing, is a condiment similar to mayonnaise. Unlike bottled salad dressings, salad dressing spread is not typically poured on salads but is spread on sandwiches. Salad dressing spread appeared during the Great Depression. Here there are some of the recipes for you.

Classic Vinaigrette:

Whisk 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in 1/3 to 1/2 cup olive oil.
 Roasted Garlic:
Slice the top off 1 head garlic; drizzle with olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil and roast at 400 degrees F until tender, 35 minutes. Cool, then squeeze out the cloves. Make Classic Vinaigrette in a blender, adding the roasted garlic and 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan.

    Spicy Honey-Mustard:

 Whisk 2 teaspoons each honey and mustard, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each lime zest and kosher salt. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup each olive oil and vegetable oil, then add 2 teaspoons chopped thyme and 1/2 minced jalapeno.
 Mango-Lime:

Purée 1 chopped peeled mango, the zest and juice of 1 lime, and 1 teaspoon each mustard, sugar and salt in a blender. Gradually blend in 1/4 cup rice vinegar and 1/2 cup vegetable oil.

 Italian Soak:

2 tablespoons minced red onion in cold water, 15 minutes; drain. Pile 1/2 garlic clove, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt on aboard; chop and mash into a paste. Whisk with 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and the onion. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil.
 Creamy Italian:

Blend 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons each sour cream and olive oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 garlic clove and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a blender. Stir in 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
  Lemon Balsamic:

Whisk 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and pepper to taste. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil.

 Creamy Balsamic:

Make Lemon Balsamic Dressing, adding 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1/2 teaspoon each minced garlic and sugar with the vinegar.

 Poppy Seed:

Cook 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds in a dry skillet, 1 minute; transfer to a bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Gradually whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil.


Amazing Cucumber Basil Salad

Cucumber Basil Salad
Ingredients:
 2 cups fresh baby spinach
 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
 1 pound tomatoes, seeded and minced
 2 large seedless cucumbers, peeled and minced

 1 large red onion, minced
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste
Directions:
Run spinach and basil through a food processor until finely chopped.

Mix spinach mixture, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl with an air-tight lid. Cover bowl and refrigerate salad, 8 hours to overnight.