Category: SALAD DRESSINGS

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 plates

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

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

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

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. Makes…

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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.

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.

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

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

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

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