This isn't just any French Dressing. This is the absolutely best French Dressing I've ever tasted; maybe the best dressing - in general - that I've ever created. It's so easy to make, you'll wonder why you ever bought dressing.
1 cup of vegetable oil
2/3 cup of ketchup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper
Put all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until completely mixed, about 1 minute. Put into a quart canning jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Shake again before serving.
A great ranch that combines tangy with spicy. Use as a dip or dressing. Either way, you will find this quick dressing a surprisingly tasty accompaniment to your veggies.
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
3 teaspoons of wing sauce, or hot sauce (Frank's is good)
1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning (Emeril makes a Bayou that's good)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
2 green onions, sliced thinly
1 celery stalk, diced
Combine mayo, buttermilk, hot sauce, lemon juice, mustard, salt and cayenne. Fold in onion and celery. Use an air tight container and refrigerate.
I can't claim that this is really 1000 Island Dressing because it's a shortcut, but with results that rival the best store bought dressings.
If you like the 1000 Island version, this easy to make homemade version will impress.
1 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 cup of ketchup
2 Tablespoons of minced sweet pickles
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt
Mix all ingredients, transfer to a pint canning jar and shake. Stir so everything is mixed completely then shake again.
A wonderful dressing for greens or any vegetable. The cheese shines through a tangy ranch flavor.
1 cup low-fat sour cream
2 Tablespoon grated Parmesan, or your favorite cheese
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 clove garlic, minced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together, put into a pint canning jar and shake for 10 seconds.
A first of several dressing recipes featured in the month of June 2014. All these recipes require is a pint jar, a lid and the ingredients. Delicious, quick and fresh, these are so easy to make you'll wonder why you didn't make your own dressings before. Check them out all month!
This dressing is tangy, sweet and so easy to make with just 4 ingredients and a canning jar.
4 Tablespoons of honey
2 Tablespoons of Dijon mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Put all the ingredients in a pint canning jar with a lid. Shake until completely mixed.
Great for sandwiches too!
