Have you ever looked at the ingredient list for store bought salad dressing? Take a look sometime, and I bet you'll start making your own. Here's a great one to start with. It's light and simple, and super yummy. Thanks to my friend Diane for sharing.
Basic Salad Dressing
1/4 c. canola oil
2 T. white vinegar
2 T. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. parsley
1/4 t. thyme
1. Mix all ingredients together in a mason jar. Tightly screw on a lid, and shake for several minutes to combine all the ingredients.
2. Serve with a salad of mixed greens, croutons, cranberries, and Parmesan cheese.
Alternatives: This basic dressing can be tailored to your taste any way you like. Use different kinds of oil, flavors of vinegar, and a variety of spices. When I make this recipe, I have been adding Tavern on the Green, Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Vinegar (available at some grocery stores or online).
Made it tonight.
ReplyDelete1. SUPER EASY!
2. SUPER DELISH!
3. Didn't make alot, so I doubled the recipe. Would have to triple/quad for guests - any suggestions?
4. Add bacon to the salad - we didn't tonight, but are going to in future :)
Thanks for sharing!
Becky
Suggestions for guests? Or suggestions for the recipe? :o)
ReplyDeleteWhen I have made it for guests, I usually double the recipe and mix in a big bowl with the greens and other fixin's. I add a little bit of the dressing at a time until everything is evenly coated. I like your suggestion for the bacon - definitely going to try that sometime soon.
thanks for feedback sis!
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