Salad dressing

[Whatwouldscullydo]

Fed up of bought ones they are just bleugh most the time.

Can anyone hit me with a really tasty and reasonably easy to make home made salad dressing. Preferably one that will store in the fridge fir a little while ( preferable but not essential) . Please and thank you

Tia

[Justilou1]

My husband bought me one of those cuisineart little chopper/blender things for Christmas. At the time I threatened to jam his bits in it and have explained that kitchen appliances are NOT presents. I do use the bloody thing nearly every day, though. It is brilliant for whacking up fresh herbs and onions, etc (I cry like a herd of babies when I cut an onion, so it’s indispensable for this purpose alone!) and for quickly emulsifying a mayonnaise or vinaigrette, whipping up a hummus, etc. Despite my fury at the time, it’s become my most-used appliance. Pretty sure you can get cheaper ones that do the same thing - or a stick mixer with an attachment, too.

[lyne123]

Cut a shallot as small as possible (couple of mm) add Balsamic vinegar, so it cover all the Shallots mix well. Add olive oil (maybe same qty as vinaigar) mix well again. Serve straight away and keep well in fridge. The Shallots become sweet almost confit. Olive oil may solidify on top but after couple of minutes at room temperature will be liquid again.

[Blueberrycreampie]

@Whatwouldscullydo

I was planning on making hummus

Ah that explains it. I got my tahini from m& s and there is a recipe for dressing printed on the jar! I'll have a look later and post it on here👍.

[Whatwouldscullydo]

I was planning on making hummus

[Blueberrycreampie]

@Whatwouldscullydo

Ooh thanks

My delivery of oils and balsamic vinegar has arrived.

I have tahini spring onions mint lemons limes amd chives. So Monday I shall be making some ( out then working over weekend )

You are all brilliant

Hi can I ask what you are using the tahini for? I have a whole jar minus 3 tablespoons which I used to make hummus?

[Justilou1]

Sumac is the bomb! It’s great with lamb or chicken or fish dishes too. Adds a zesty, sharp freshness. Lovely in salads, sprinkled on top of shakshuka (another healthy, super-easy recipe that is to die for!)

[Whatwouldscullydo]

Ooh thanks

My delivery of oils and balsamic vinegar has arrived.

I have tahini spring onions mint lemons limes amd chives. So Monday I shall be making some ( out then working over weekend )

You are all brilliant

[MagpieSong]

Avocado and apple cider vinegar, leave and it sort melts, shake it and yummy creamy dressing! Can add chives or other herbs if you like them too.

[LemonRoses]

Cider vinegar
Olive oil
Dijon
Honey

Or

Lime juice
Olive oil
Chilli
Sugar
Garlic

Or

Melted butter
Lemon juice
Mixed fresh herbs
Whizz in processor and pour over just warm new potatoes

[ceilingsand]

And Chinese style

www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.food.com/amp/recipe/asian-style-dressing-from-jamie-olivers-winter-salad-with-duck-289554

[ceilingsand]

These are useful

www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetable-recipes/jam-jar-dressings/

[Whatwouldscullydo]

I'm.gonna have to Google fattoush salad now 😂

I just stocked up on some salad stuff looking forward to trying all this

[MirandaMarple]

Sumac is dried berries usually from Iran. It has a lime/sharp taste and is great used in a fattoush salad with dried mint, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic.

[Whatwouldscullydo]

Those recipes look good too. Thank you

I'm.eagerly awaiting my delivery of oils and vinegars. I might have gone a bit over board

[UntilYourNextHairBrainedScheme]

I never buy or pre mix dressing, just splash olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper straight on and mix the salad...

[MaryIsA]

Jamie Oliver website has good recipes too.

[MaryIsA]

I quite often add a bit of maple syrup or honey to oil vinegar mustard salt and pepper. It lovely if you are doing a coleslaw as alternative to a mayonnaise dressing.

Look up Asian style dressings too, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce chilli, fresh coriander, lime p, fresh mint, pinch of sugar.

[SmiledWithTheRisingSun]

https://wholefully.com/healthy-salad-dressing-recipes/

[LoveFall]

This past month I discovered apple cider vinegar. Nice and tangy. I made a Greek salad dressing today using it instead of balsamic or red wine vinegar. I tastes quite nice.

[Whatwouldscullydo]

Well I have an array of oils now arriving from amazon...so looks like I can play around now.

Thanks all

[Ylvamoon]

Yoghurt
Lennon juice or vinegar
Salt & Pepper
Fresh Dill
Goes well with cucumber or tuna pasta salad

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Lemon juice
Olive oil
Oregano
Garlic
Onion (chopped)
Salt and pepper

lovely for a Greek style salad

[LaChatte]

One last thing, if you're going to use a strong flavoured oil (walnut, sesame or even olive for example) you can go halves with something more neutral such as sunflower or rapeseed.

[Whatwouldscullydo]

2:1...

That's useful to know thanks. I do like balsamic dressings they just don't seem to taste that great in the shops any more. I'll look forward to trying my own

[LaChatte]

You can make loads of different types of dressing if you follow the 2:1 ration of oil to acid (vinegar or lemon juice). Works with most oils and vinegars.

[LaChatte]

By the way it keeps fine in the fridge for weeks (I make it in a jar). It can go solid in the fridge, but it's fine if you take it out 10 mins before needed.