Some of these recipes have ingredients that may have many more calories than you want or need. I'll try to give you alternative ingredients when possible. I'll also let you know what these dressings should be served with by offering all possibilities of Salad Greens, Fruits or Berries.
If you can think of any other Salad Ingredients, Please write to me. I am always open to new suggestions.
Avacado Salad with peanuts
Ingredients:
2 - Avacados (ripe)
1 - Tablesoon - Lemon Juice
2 - Tablespoons - Peanuts - (Shelled & Ground)
1/2 - teaspoon - Paprika
1/2 - teaspoon - Cinnamon
cayenne - (to taste)
Salt - (to taste)
Granulated garlic - (to taste)
Fresh chives - (as a garnish)
Directions:
1) peel avacados
2) remove pit (stone)
3) cut into cubes
4) sprinkle with lemon juice
5) grind peanuts with rolling pin, food processor, or blender.
6) mix peanuts with spices
7) sprinkle spice mixture over avacados
8) garnish with chives
9) refrigerate until serving salad
balsamic dressing
ingredients:
1/4 - cup - olive oil
1/4 - cup - balsamic vinegar
1/8 - cup - water
2 - tablespoons - dijon style mustard
1 1/2 - teaspoon - dried basil
1) mix all ingredients, adjust to taste.
2) store in a covered container and refrigerate. (i suggest a glass jar with a tight fitting lid)
3) you can substitute other vinegars, if you choose. reduce water amount (2 -tablespoons), as other vinegars are not as strong as balsamic vinegar.
4) shake to mix before serving.
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this dressing is one of my favorites. i created this one to be served with a mixture of crisp salad greens, red onion slices, and fresh fruit & berries. (and for those of you who like mushrooms, add those as well). you can also add homemade croutons (or store bought) if you like. garlic croutons are best.
sweet & sour dressing
ingredients:
1/2 - cup - honey
1/2 - cup - frozen orange juice - concentrate
1/2 - cup - balsamic vinegar
1/2 - cup - extra virgin olive oil (evoo)
1 - teaspoon - dry mustard
1 - teaspoon - granulated garlic
directions:
1) mix all ingredients in a glass jar with tight lid.
2) shake rapidly until combined
3) pour over salad and toss until dressing completely covers salad ingredients. (i usually pour part of the dressing on the salad, then toss. then i repeat the process)
as i stated before, you can use many combinations of salad ingredients. the Salad greens i use with this dressing are fresh baby spinach and crisp romaine. I add red onions, sliced in thin rings, fresh ripe strawberries, mandarin oranges, garlic croutons, and a choice of mushrooms (white, baby bellos, or shitakis). my motto is always, "go for it", when it comes to recipes.
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This dressing is a bit lighter in flavors. it also can be used with fresh fruits and/or crisp salad greens.
celery seed dressing
ingregients:
1/2 - cup - granulated sugar (or an equivilent amount of sugar substitute)
1/4 - cup - lemon juice
1 - tablespoon - cider vinegar
1 - teaspoon - dry mustard
1/2 - cup - canola oil
1 - teaspoon - celery seed
directions:
1) mix - sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, and mustard together in a blender at high speed.
2) at a slower speed, add oil slowly until blended.
3) stir in celery seeds.
4) chill
5) serve with all types of fresh fruits.
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honey garlic dressing
ingredients:
1 1/2 - cups - mayo
1/4 - cup - red wine vinegar
1/4 - cup - honey
2 - cloves - garlic (crushed or minced)
1 - tablespoon - worchestershire sauce
1 - tablespoon - dijon style mustard
1 - teaspoon - tabasco (or not)
salt & pepper - to taste
directions:
1) whisk all ingredients together
2) refrigerate over-night in glass jar w/tight lid.
3) use with all types of crisp salad greens.
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vinaigrettes
some people prefer a lighter type of dressing for their salads, so i think that vinaigrettes are a good choice. here's four recipes that can be used with green salads or chicken, turkey, fruit, or pasta salads. enjoy !!!
raspberry vinaigrette
ingredients:
1/2 - cup - raspberry vinegar
1 - teaspoon - granulated sugar
1 - tablespoon - fresh mint (finely chopped)
directions:
1) put vinegar in a container with a tight fitting lid.
2) add sugar & mint.
3) cover with lid and shake until mixed.
4) you may need a little more sugar to offset the vinegar taste.
5) refrigerate until serving.
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raspberry vinaigrette no.2
ingredients:
1 1/2 - cups - fresh raspberries (or thawed frozen unsweetened raspberries)
1/2 - cup - reduced sodium chicken broth
2 - tablespoons - brown sugar (packed)
2 - tablespoons - balsamic vinegar
1/4 - cup - extra virgin olive oil (evoo)
2 - teaspoons - dijon style mustard
directions:
1) blend first 4 ingredients in a blender on high.
2) add mustard and blend.
3) add oil on slower speed.
4) store in a glass jar with a tight lid.
5) refrigerate
6) shake before pouring over salad greens.
7) experiment with other salad ingredients, such as fresh fruit, berries, and mandarin oranges.
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vinaigrette
1/2 - cup - extra virgin olive oil (evoo)
3/4 - cup - red wine vinegar (or 1/2 cup - balsamic vinegar)
1 - teaspoon - dry mustard
3 - cloves - garlic (finely minced)
2 - teaspoons - oregano (dried)
directions:
1) whisk all ingredients together.
2) pour over salad.
3) toss
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Mango dressing
ingredients:
1 - mango (ripe)
1/2 - cup - light cream
1/4 - cup - thousand island dressing
1 - tablespoon - fresh mint (chopped)
1 - tablespoon - mango chutney (substitute - orange marmalade)
directions:
1) combine all ingredients in a blender.
2) blend until smooth.
3) serve over sliced chicken, or turkey and basmati rice.
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i will add more salad recipes at a later date. i just wanted to give you a mix of dressing to start with. if you can think of any other combinations, just let me know. I'll be happy to come up with something or to share your recipe.
until next time........
amah
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