Description
Make five versatile, healthy salad dressings from scratch in minutes. This kit includes a classic vinaigrette, creamy ranch, bright lemon dill, maple dijon, and a simple Caesar copycat.
Ingredients
- For Classic Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste
- For Creamy Ranch: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper
- For Lemon Dill: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon honey, salt
- For Maple Dijon: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- For Simple Caesar: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Classic Vinaigrette: Combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small jar. Seal the jar and shake well until emulsified.
- Prepare the Creamy Ranch: Whisk together Greek yogurt, buttermilk, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Add more buttermilk if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Prepare the Lemon Dill Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, honey, and salt. Let stand for 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Maple Dijon Dressing: Combine oil, vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Whisk until fully combined.
- Prepare the Simple Caesar Dressing: Mince the garlic finely. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Store all dressings in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. Shake or whisk before serving.
Notes
- All these recipes are naturally gluten free.
- For vegan options, substitute Greek yogurt in the Ranch with silken tofu or vegan mayonnaise.
- These dressings keep well for up to one week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Whisking/Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 5