Simple Salad Dressing Recipes
These tasty dressings can really perk up a few basic salad ingredients. Try these simple dressings first and then experiment by using different oils, vinegars and other flavourings.
Basic Vinaigarette Ingredients
- 3 x 15ml spoons olive oil
- 1 x 15ml spoon white wine vinegar OR lemon juice
- ½ x 5ml spoon Dijon mustard
- ½ x 5ml spoon caster sugar OR honey Black pepper (optional)
Basic Vinaigarette Method
1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
2. Alternatively, place in a container with a lid and shake.
Juicy Fruity Ingredients
- 1 orange
- 4 x 15ml spoons low-fat yoghurt
- 4 x 15ml spoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- Black pepper (optional)
Juicy Fruity Method
1. Wash and dry the orange.
2. Use a grater to remove the rind (zest) of the orange, taking care not to remove any of the white pith.
3. Squeeze the juice from the orange and pour into a bowl, together with the zest, yoghurt and mayonnaise.
4. Use the whisk to thoroughly combine all the ingredients.
Honey And Mustard Ingredients
- 3 x 15ml spoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 x 5ml spoon wholegrain mustard
- 1 x 5ml spoon runny honey
- Cold water
Honey And Mustard Method
1. Place the mayonnaise, mustard and honey in a bowl and stir thoroughly to combine.
2. Gradually add a little cold water so the dressing is the consistency of double cream.
Easy Caesar Dressing Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 x 15ml spoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- ¼ x 5ml spoon Dijon mustard
- ½ x 5ml spoon lemon juice
- 1 x 15ml spoon olive oil OR other vegetable oil
- Dash of Worcestershire sauce OR vegetarian alternative
Easy Caesar Dressing Method
1. Peel and crush the garlic.
2. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.
3. If the dressing is too thick, add a little water to thin it down.
