Category Archives: SALAD DRESSINGS

Boiled Red Skin Peanut Spread

BOILED RED SKIN PEANUT SPREAD A multi-purpose red skin peanut spread. Topper, spread, dip, gravy, salad dressing, sauce! Peanuts and ginger beer make it happen! Makes 5-1/2 cups 2 c. raw shelled red skin peanuts, washed 4 c. water 1 add-on c. water 1 t. baking soda 1 t. salt 1- Place peanuts and waterContinueContinue reading “Boiled Red Skin Peanut Spread”

HOT DOG MAC SALAD

HOT DOG MAC SALAD Steve said he wanted a macaroni salad for his lunches. I made this one and he loved it. The first night though before work he ate 6 cups! Good thing it made a lot. Yes, there was enough left for his lunches! Makes 16 cups CD-T ClipBoard: You’ll notice the additionContinueContinue reading “HOT DOG MAC SALAD”

PERSIAN PEAR SPINACH SALAD

PERSIAN PEAR SPINACH SALAD Fresh spinach layered with pear slices, fresh mushroom, dried cranberries and blueberries and sweet onion. Drizzled with a SWEET ESPRESSO FRUIT DRESSING designed to impress! Serves as many as you want fresh spinach sliced pears – either fresh or canned fresh sliced white button mushrooms thinly sliced sweet onion dried cranberriesContinueContinue reading “PERSIAN PEAR SPINACH SALAD”

TommyAlfredo Bleu Wedge Salad -GOAT

TommyAlfredo Bleu Salad Dressing – GOAT Normally I would attach this salad to the TommyAlfredo Bleu Sauce recipe. But this salad deserves it’s own spot, so it doesn’t get overlooked! Wedge Salad with TommyAlfredo Bleu with just a few minor adjustments to the sauce! Serves as many as you want AFC ClipBoard: Of course youContinueContinue reading “TommyAlfredo Bleu Wedge Salad -GOAT”

MACARONI SALAD SAUCE

AFC MACARONI SALAD SAUCE Vegan sour cream has about half the calories of vegan mayonnaise, and it’s thicker, so you can add more to it without watering it down too much. For that reason, at least in some salads, vegan sour cream has become my new ‘go to’ base for mayonnaise replacement! Makes approx. 2ContinueContinue reading “MACARONI SALAD SAUCE”

Creamy Cilantro Vinaigrette

CREAMY CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE Dress up your green leafy or pasta salads with a light, creamy, zesty taste of fresh! Makes 2-1/2 cups 1 c. white vinegar juice of 2 fresh lemons 1 c. water 1 c. finely chopped fresh cilantro tops 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c. light brown sugar 2 t. driedContinueContinue reading “Creamy Cilantro Vinaigrette”

AFC Diet Coke Zero Calorie Salad Dressing

  AFC DIET COKE ZERO CALORIE SALAD DRESSING © Everything you want in a dressing! This Is the Place!  Zero Calories! Makes almost 3 cups 1/3 c. fresh lime squeeze 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar 1/2 c. water 1 t. guar gum powder 1 c. Diet Coke 1/4 c. prepared yellow mustard 1 T. GourmetContinueContinue reading “AFC Diet Coke Zero Calorie Salad Dressing”

Red Miso Balsamic Salad Dressing

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RED MISO BALSAMIC SALAD DRESSING A concentrated salad dressing that focuses more on taste sensations rather than individual flavors.  Fat-Free!  Makes about 3 cups 1/2 c. Balsamic vinegar 1/2 c. white Balsamic vinegar 1/2 c. carrot juice 1/2 c. fresh squeeze orange juice about 5 whole peeled garlic cloves 1/3…

MAPLE MUSTARD MAYO SALAD DRESSING

MAPLE MUSTARD MAYO SALAD DRESSING A deliciously simple, creamy dressing for green salads! Makes 3/4 cup 1/3 c. Just Mayo – plain (or any other veg mayo) 2 T. Grade A maple syrup 2 T. prepared yellow mustard 2 T. white Balsamic vinegar 2 T. prepared yellow mustard 1 t. dried tarragon garlic powder toContinueContinue reading “MAPLE MUSTARD MAYO SALAD DRESSING”

MAPLE WALNUT SALAD DRESSING

MAPLE WALNUT SALAD DRESSING Walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, curry and mustard blended till creamy. Soy bacon bits added for bacon flavor. Heat from the curry and mustard create an unexpected flavor punch! Makes 1-2/3 cups 1/2 c. shelled walnuts 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 c. Balsamic vinegar 1ContinueContinue reading “MAPLE WALNUT SALAD DRESSING”

RED CABBAGE SLAW

RED CABBAGE SLAW with radish, carrot and red onion. Tossed with Tofu French Dressing, then topped with cashew crumbles! Makes 6-8 cups slaw; makes 2-1/2 cups dressing Make cashew crumbles: Place 2 c. cashews into food processor. Process till evenly crumbly and crumbs begin to stick together a little. Transfer to jar. Use as desiredContinueContinue reading “RED CABBAGE SLAW”

PINEAPPLE PINE NUT DRESSING

PINEAPPLE PINE NUT DRESSING with cacao beans, champagne vinegar and maple syrup! Tastes like dessert. Serve over salad greens or fresh fruit! Makes approx. 4 cups 1/2 c. cacao (cocoa) beans, soaked in 2 c. water overnight, drain, reserving water 1/2 c. pine nuts 2 c. Pineapple Topping by GFS (Gordon Food Store) – theContinueContinue reading “PINEAPPLE PINE NUT DRESSING”

CREAMY RUSSIAN DRESSING

CREAMY RUSSIAN DRESSING Bottled Wish-Bone Russian Dressing mixed with veggie mayo, fennel, tarragon and liquid smoke. It doesn’t take much to create a new dressing out of an old favorite! Makes 1-2/3 cups 1 c. Wish-Bone Russian Dressing 1/2 c. veggie mayonnaise (I used Just Mayo brand) 1 t. finely ground fennel seed 1 t.ContinueContinue reading “CREAMY RUSSIAN DRESSING”

NEARLY RAW MUSHROOM-ONION SALAD DRESSING

NEARLY RAW MUSHROOM-ONION SALAD DRESSING Fresh mushroom and sweet onion blended with fresh garlic and ginger. Seasoned with thyme. Strong flavors, creamy texture! Melt in your mouth dressing! For those who like creamy vinaigrette dressings without non-dairy creamers! Makes 2-1/2 cups 8 oz. fresh white button mushrooms, washed and trimmed, cut into chunks 1/2 c.ContinueContinue reading “NEARLY RAW MUSHROOM-ONION SALAD DRESSING”

CREAMY ORANGE CURRY DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD

CREAMY ORANGE CURRY DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD Silken tofu, orange marmalade, apple cider vinegar and curry blended till smooth and creamy. Refrigerated till very cold, then toss with your favorite potato salad! Makes 1-3/4 cups 12.3 oz. pkg. firm Mori-Nu Silken Tofu, rinsed 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. orange marmalade 1/4 c. powderedContinueContinue reading “CREAMY ORANGE CURRY DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD”

COCONUT ORANGE LEMON DRESSING FOR COLESLAW

COCONUT ORANGE LEMON DRESSING FOR COLESLAW This is a cooked, and then chilled, dressing using Jello pudding & pie filling for the lemon flavor and thickening. The sweet comes from cream of coconut and orange marmalade. The sour from champagne vinegar. Really special!  Makes 3 cups 15 oz. can Cream Of Coconut by Goya 1/3ContinueContinue reading “COCONUT ORANGE LEMON DRESSING FOR COLESLAW”

CHOCOLATE WALNUT SESAME DRESSING

CHOCOLATE WALNUT SESAME DRESSING Sesame oil, Sherry wine vinegar, chocolate chips and walnuts, brown sugar and garlic. Blended till creamy. You have to taste it to believe it! Bold!! Makes 2-1/4 cups 2/3 c. sesame oil (I used Roland brand – excellent flavor) 2/3 c. dark brown sugar 1 c. Sherry wine vinegar 4-6 peeledContinueContinue reading “CHOCOLATE WALNUT SESAME DRESSING”

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD DRESSING

CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD DRESSING A multi-purpose salad dressing for salad of greens, coleslaw and/or fruit salad! It makes a lot, so why not try all three?  Your guests will rave! It’s the type of dressing where everybody will want the recipe! Makes 3-1/2 cups 14 oz. can whole cranberry sauce (Ocean Spray brand is gluten-free) 1ContinueContinue reading “CRANBERRY PECAN SALAD DRESSING”

FRESH BASIL GARLIC SALAD DRESSING

FRESH BASIL GARLIC SALAD DRESSING with olive oil, pecans and maple syrup! Serve over fresh green salad of choice! Tastes like Caesar! Makes 2 cups 1/2 c. olive oil 2-3 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped 1/2 c. pecan halves 1 c. firmly packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 3/4 c. white vinegar 1/3ContinueContinue reading “FRESH BASIL GARLIC SALAD DRESSING”

GARLIC GINGER RUSSIAN DRESSING

GINGER GARLIC RUSSIAN SALAD DRESSING with orange, soy sauce and hot chili oil! Makes 1-1/4 cups This recipe is dedicated to Russia for engineering a plan to deal with Syria’s chemical weapons in lieu of USA’s plan to bomb. 1 c. bottled Russian dressing (Kroger brand is gluten-free) 1/3 c. orange juice, preferable not from concentrate 2ContinueContinue reading “GARLIC GINGER RUSSIAN DRESSING”

BANANA GINGER CREAM SALAD DRESSING

BANANA GINGER CREAM SALAD DRESSING with garlic, sweet onion and soy sour cream. Velvety smooth delicious! Makes 1-2/3 cups 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. white vinegar 1 med. banana, peeled and cut into chunks 2 heaping T. fresh peeled, finely chopped ginger 2 heaping T. peeled, finely chopped onionContinueContinue reading “BANANA GINGER CREAM SALAD DRESSING”

ALL-PURPOSE SWEET MUSTARD SAUCE

ALL-PURPOSE SWEET MUSTARD SAUCE Dijon mustard, raw sugar, soy cream, ginger and caraway. A sauce for all reasons. Brilliantly simple! Makes 1-¾ cups ½ c. Dijon mustard ¼ c. raw sugar ¼ c. apple cider vinegar ¾ c. Rich’s Coffee Rich Non-Dairy Creamer ⅛ t. salt ½ t. powdered ginger ¼ c. corn oil ½ContinueContinue reading “ALL-PURPOSE SWEET MUSTARD SAUCE”

HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE

HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE A simple, light, hazelnut oil and Balsamic vinegar dressing with a touch of mustard! Serve over butter (Boston) lettuce, alfalfa sprouts and thinly sliced sweet onion! Use a flavorful oil: G. Viver an import from France is the best I’ve tried. Makes 5 servings 1/3 c. hazelnut oil 2 T. balsamic vinegar 1 t.ContinueContinue reading “HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE”

CREAMY RED PEPPER DRESSING

CREAMY RED PEPPER DRESSING Serve over Italian salads with romaine lettuce, escarole, artichoke hearts, black olives, capers, sliced onion and tomatoes. Makes 1-1/3 cups 1/2 c. corn oil 1/3 c. diced sweet red roasted peppers 1/4 c. Balsamic vinegar 1 t. dried basil 1/4 t. garlic powder 1/2 c. nondairy liquid creamer 1/8 t. saltContinueContinue reading “CREAMY RED PEPPER DRESSING”

CREAMY PINK FENNEL DRESSING

CREAMY PINK FENNEL DRESSING A thick, creamy elegance of sweet tomato, garlic and fennel. This dressing works well over all types of greens! Makes 1-3/4 cups 2/3 c. corn oil 1/4 c. white vinegar 1/4 c. tomato paste 1/2 c. nondairy liquid creamer 1&1/2 T. white sugar 1 T. light brown sugar 1 t. groundContinueContinue reading “CREAMY PINK FENNEL DRESSING”

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING This is an all purpose house dressing! Serve over any salad. If it sets for a while, it will separate. To keep creamy, re-blend just before serving! Makes 3/4 cup 1/4 c. plus 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c. corn oil 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 2 sm. garlic cloves,ContinueContinue reading “CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING”

CREAMY AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING

CREAMY AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING Serve this creamy dressing over torn romaine lettuce, diced tomato, sliced cucumber and rings of sweet onion, then sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper. Makes 1-1/2 cups 1 ripe Hass avocado, seeded, peeled and cubed 1/4 c. corn oil 1/8 c. white vinegar 1/8 c. fresh lime juice 1-1/2 t. mild curryContinueContinue reading “CREAMY AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING”

CREAMY MARSALA AND SWEET ONION SALAD DRESSING

CREAMY MARSALA AND SWEET ONION SALAD DRESSING Dressings don’t get much better than this one! And it’s so easy. Ah-h. Makes 2 cups 1/4 c. mixed nuts (walnuts and pecans are good choices) 1-1/2 cups Ken’s Steak House Sweet Vadalia Onion, bottled, Salad Dressing 1/3 c. Marsala wine 1/2 c. nondairy liquid creamer salt toContinueContinue reading “CREAMY MARSALA AND SWEET ONION SALAD DRESSING”

WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE with pine nuts and prunes. Use over greens, cabbage or as a dressing for bean salad. Heavenly! Sweet, tart and buttery! Makes 1-1/3 cups 2/3 c. white Balsamic vinegar 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil 3 T. pine nuts 3 dried plums (prunes), cut into pieces 1/4 c. powdered sugar 1/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE”

SWEET ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

SWEET ORANGE VINAIGRETTE Grand Marnier, fresh juice or orange, fresh basil and a touch of mustard highlights this vinaigrette! Serve over butter (Boston) lettuce, sliced mushrooms, thinly sliced sweet onion, and drained mandarin orange segments! Makes about 1/2 cup 1/3 c. plus 1 T. corn oil 1 T. Grand Marnier (or to taste) 2 T.ContinueContinue reading “SWEET ORANGE VINAIGRETTE”

SWEET CURRY VINAIGRETTE

SWEET CURRY VINAIGRETTE Use any type of lettuce, except iceberg/head with this dressing. I often serve mixed greens tossed with rings of sweet onion and fresh grapefruit segments! Serves 6 1/4 c. plus 1/8 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/8 c. white wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped 1/4-1/2 t. mild curry powderContinueContinue reading “SWEET CURRY VINAIGRETTE”

SHERRY VINAIGRETTE

SHERRY VINAIGRETTE An olive oil, white wine tarragon vinegar and Sherry salad dressing! Drizzle over slices of chilled baked potato (unpeeled), asparagus spears, tomato wedges and ringlets of sweet onion arranged decoratively on individual salad plates. This dressing highlights the potato and asparagus by enhancing their earthy qualities! Makes enough dressing for 4 individual salad platesContinueContinue reading “SHERRY VINAIGRETTE”

RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE A quick, easy palate pleaser! Please don’t omit the onion powder; it’s what makes this dressing special. I serve this dressing over only lettuce, and only the best! Makes 4-6 servings 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 2 T. raspberry vinegar 1/4 t. dry mustard 1/4 t. onion powder salt and pepper to tasteContinueContinue reading “RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE”

PEANUT AND PEACH CATALINA SALAD DRESSING

PEANUT AND PEACH CATALINA SALAD DRESSING with a hint of cinnamon! Peanut butter isn’t just for sandwiches anymore! Makes 4-1/2 cups 15 oz. can sliced peaches, with liquid 16 oz. bottle fat-free Catalina Salad Dressing 1/4 c. creamy peanut butter 1/4 c. light brown sugar 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/2 t.ContinueContinue reading “PEANUT AND PEACH CATALINA SALAD DRESSING”

CREAMY CASHEW AND CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING

CREAMY CASHEW AND CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING A thick, creamy light green salad dressing designed for people on acid-free diets (no vinegar or lemon). Flavored with fresh cilantro! Makes 1-1/4 cups 1/2 c. corn oil 1/4 c. whole salted cashews 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. frozen petite peas 1/4 c. fresh cilantro leaves salt to tasteContinueContinue reading “CREAMY CASHEW AND CILANTRO SALAD DRESSING”

SALT-FREE CAESAR DRESSING

SALT-FREE CAESAR DRESSING A Sweet, creamy pine nut dressing for those on salt-free diets! Makes 1-1/3 cups 2/3 c. plus 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/3 c. white vinegar 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. plus 2 t. pine (pignoli) nuts 1 T. sugar 1/2 t. garlic powder 1/4 t. black pepper fresh lemon juiceContinueContinue reading “SALT-FREE CAESAR DRESSING”

GRANNY SMITH APPLE, VINEGAR-FREE DRESSING

GRANNY SMITH APPLE, VINEGAR-FREE DRESSING A light, creamy and elegant green apple dressing! Makes 1-7/8 cups juice of 1 large lemon 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c. nondairy liquid creamer 1/4 t. salt plus to taste Place all ingredients in blender container. Blend onContinueContinue reading “GRANNY SMITH APPLE, VINEGAR-FREE DRESSING”

CREAMY PEANUT COLESLAW DRESSING

CREAMY PEANUT COLESLAW DRESSING A creamy smooth sweet and sour peanut dressing with a hint of onion! Makes 1 cup 1/2 c. peanut oil 3 T. white wine vinegar 3 T. sugar 3 T. peanut butter 1 T. water 2 t. onion powder 2 dashes red cayenne pepper 1/2 t. salt plus to taste CombineContinueContinue reading “CREAMY PEANUT COLESLAW DRESSING”

BASIC DRESSING FOR BEAN SALADS

BASIC DRESSING FOR BEAN SALADS Sweet and sour fresh lime and garlic vinaigrette for bean salads! Makes 1-1/8 cups 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c. Balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. white vinegar 1/8 c. juice of fresh lime 2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated 2 T. sugar couple shakes black pepper salt to tasteContinueContinue reading “BASIC DRESSING FOR BEAN SALADS”

DRESSING FOR PASTA SALAD

 DRESSING FOR PASTA SALAD This is a basic pasta salad dressing that will soon become a favorite! Although a salad suggestion is given below, use any pasta and any ingredients that you like. This dressing could also be used for potato salad when wanting a creamy sweet and sour oil and vinegar based dressing. MakesContinueContinue reading “DRESSING FOR PASTA SALAD”

SWEET BASIL DRESSING FOR MACARONI SALAD

SWEET BASIL DRESSING FOR MACARONI SALAD A light, refreshing, tangy dressing using fresh sweet basil! Makes enough to dress 3 cups dried macaroni plus your favorite additional ingredients. 1/2 c. olive oil 1/4 c. white vinegar 1/4 c. prepared yellow mustard 1 rounded T. ketchup 1/2 c. nondairy liquid creamy 2 T. sugar 20 freshContinueContinue reading “SWEET BASIL DRESSING FOR MACARONI SALAD”

DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD

DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD A special creamy sweet mustard avocado dressing for your favorite homemade potato salad! Makes enough dressing for 8 medium potatoes plus your favorite additional ingredients. 1/2 c. corn oil 1/3 c. white vinegar 1/2 Hass avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into chunks 2 T. sugar 1 T. prepared yellow mustard 1/4ContinueContinue reading “DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD”

BASIC TROPICAL FRUIT DRESSING

BASIC TROPICAL FRUIT DRESSING A tantalizing combination of curry, ginger, maple, lemon and Cream Sherry wine with a touch of black pepper! WOW! Makes about 3/4 cup or enough to dress 12 servings of fruit 1/4 c. real maple syrup, Grade A amber 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 2 T. peanut oil 4 t. CreamContinueContinue reading “BASIC TROPICAL FRUIT DRESSING”

SUN-DRIED TOMATO GINGER DRESSING FOR COLESLAW & GREEN SALADS

SUN-DRIED TOMATO GINGER DRESSING FOR COLESLAW & GREEN SALADS Sweet, sour, smoky flavored sun-dried tomato dressing with walnuts, ginger and shallots. Tossed with cold shredded green cabbage or fresh, crisped escarole and sprinkled with salted cashew crumbles!  Makes 2-1/2 cups dressing CASHEW CRUMBLES 2 c. salted roasted cashews. Process in food processor till evenly crumbly/mealy.ContinueContinue reading “SUN-DRIED TOMATO GINGER DRESSING FOR COLESLAW & GREEN SALADS”

SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING

SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING A delicious sun-dried tomato vinaigrette with garlic and basil. Serve over butter lettuce as a salad, or drizzle over sliced avocado as an appetizer! Makes 1 cup  3/4 c. olive oil 1/4 c. Balsamic vinegar 1 T. fresh squeezed juice of lemon 6 marinated sun-dried tomatoes, diced into 3/16th inch squares 2ContinueContinue reading “SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING”

CHOCOLATE SAFFRON FRENCH DRESSING

CHOCOLATE SAFFRON FRENCH DRESSING Strange dressing fellows indeed, but you have to taste it to believe it. Exciting to say the least! This dressing is for the adventurous among you! Makes 3 cups 1 cup French bottled dressing, dark (there a two types of bottled French dressing: dark amber and light orange, depending upon whatContinueContinue reading “CHOCOLATE SAFFRON FRENCH DRESSING”