That's about it folks, it's really that easy! And if you want it even easier use a blender!
There are dressing recipes clogging up the internet like never before, but here are a few of my personal favorites:
Tessa's Caesar Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise (buy the good stuff, really)
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup grated parmesan (again, there's no such thing as too much cheese)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- White vinegar to desired consistancy
Julie's Caesar Dressing
(haven't tried this one yet, but if Julie says it's good ....)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1 c. shredded parmesan
- 2 anchovy fillets (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove smashed and minced garlic
Balsamic Vinegarette
(It's from Oprah. I apologize.)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove crushed minced garlic
- 3/4 cup good olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Ranch Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1 tablespoon dry parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup milk
Margene's Maytag Blue Cheese Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon instant onion (I used the dried chips in the spice bottle)
- 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 ounces crumbled Maytag blue cheese
There. That ought to get you started and thoroughly hooked on making your own dressing! Once I tasted the goodness, I never wanted to go back. And again, the internets has all kind of great recipes for every day dressings and exotic ones. Do you have a favorite recipe to share?
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