5 Ways to Make Salad Dressing

2024 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 10:50

Are you looking for a great way to make the perfect salad that your loved ones will love? Complete the salad with homemade salad dressing. There are many variations you can make, and most are quick and easy to make. Here are some salad dressing recipes that you can try.

Ingredients

Miracle Whip Sauce Substitute

Makes about 2 cups (625 ml)

• 2 egg yolks
• tsp (2.5 ml) salt
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
• 4 Tbsp (60 ml) vinegar, divided
• 1 cups (375 ml) olive oil
• 1 Tbsp (22.5 ml) cornstarch
• 1 tsp (5 ml) dry mustard
• 1 cup (250 ml) boiling water
• tsp (2.5 ml) paprika
• tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder

Poppy Seed Salad

Makes about 1 1/3 cups (330 ml)

• 3/4 cup (180 ml) mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) honey
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) yellow mustard
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) poppy seeds
• 1/8 tsp (0.625 ml) salt
• 1/8 tsp (0.625 ml) ground black pepper

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Makes 1 2/3 cups (410 ml)

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice
• 2 tsp (10 ml) honey
• 2 tsp (10 ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground black pepper
• 1 cup (250 ml) olive oil

Southwest Salad

Produces 2 cups (500 ml)

• 1 cup (250 ml) picante sauce
• 1 cup (250 ml) sour cream (sour cream)
• 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) chili powder
• 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) ground cumin

Step

Method 1 of 5: Miracle Whip Sauce Substitute

Step 1. Blend the first four ingredients

Mix egg yolks, salt, powdered sugar and lemon juice by hand or an electric mixer.

• You can also use a blender or food processor in addition to a mixer.

• Use only the yolk for this recipe, not the whole egg. Separate the yolks from the egg whites using an eggshell or using an egg yolk separator.

  

Step 2. Slowly pour in 1 cup (250 ml) of oil

Beat or use a blender to mix.

• Slowly add the oil so the texture doesn't clump.

• Pour the oil through the lid of a food grinder or blender. When using a whisk or electric mixer, hold the bowl by placing a cloth or towel under it. Use one hand to pour the oil and the other hand to stir or whisk.

  

Step 3. Slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup (125 ml) of oil

Stir each time you add the oil before adding the oil again.

• As before, you need to make sure the oil is thoroughly mixed as you continue to add.

  

Step 4. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) of vinegar

Whisk or stir the vinegar until smooth.

• It's basically simple mayonnaise. Set aside the dough and continue making the sauce.

  

Step 5. Stir the cornstarch, dry mustard, and vinegar side in another bowl

Mix well.

• You don't need a food processor, blender, or mixer for this step.

  

Step 6. Bring 1 cup (250 ml) of water to a boil in a small saucepan

Heat the water over medium-high heat for a few minutes until it boils. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook.

• Stir or beat the dough continuously on the stove.

• Continue to cook until the mixture is smooth, with a pudding-like consistency. Don't let it get any thicker.

  

Step 7. Slowly add the hot cornstarch mixture into the mayonnaise mixture

Stir or beat until smooth.

• You can mix by hand or use a blender, food processor, or mixer.

  

Step 8. Add paprika and garlic powder

Sprinkle both into the sauce and gently stir with a spoon or spatula until smooth.

Step 9. Store the sauce in an airtight container

Let cool in the refrigerator before use.

• Store the sauce in the refrigerator when not in use. The sauce will stay fresh for a few days to a week.

  

Method 2 of 5: Poppy Seed Salad

Step 1. Mix mayonnaise, honey and mustard

In a small or medium bowl, combine the three ingredients and beat rapidly until they are an even color and consistency.

• Make sure the color is even and solid. There should be no yellow or white streaks in the dough.
• These dressings are simple enough to prepare by hand, so you don't need to use a food processor or blender.

Step 2. While stirring slowly add the poppy seeds

Sprinkle poppy seeds over the top of the sauce solution and stir the mixture until well combined.

The poppy seeds should be evenly distributed throughout the solution

Step 3. Add salt and pepper

Sprinkle salt and pepper, adjust to taste, and stir the solution until smooth.

Step 4. Refrigerate until ready to use

You can use the dressing straight away, but if you can make it ahead of time, place the poppy seed salad dressing in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Store the sauce in the refrigerator when not in use. The sauce will stay fresh for a few days to a week

Method 3 of 5: Red Wine Vinaigrette

Step 1. Mix vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper

Add the ingredients to a small bowl or food processor and beat or blend quickly until well blended.

Using a food processor or blender can make it easier to stir the oil later, but sauces can be prepared more easily by hand

Step 2. Gradually add the oil

Slowly pour the oil into the sauce, still beating or blending while the oil is added. Keep stirring until all the oil is added.

• If using a food processor or blender, add the oil through the cap opening as the machine processes the ingredients.
• If mixing by hand, place a towel under the bowl to keep the bowl from shifting as you whisk the ingredients.

Step 3. Allow to cool until ready to use

You can use the dressing straight away, but if you can make it ahead of time, place the poppy seed salad dressing in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Store the sauce in the refrigerator when not in use. The sauce will stay fresh for a few days to a week

Method 4 of 5: Southwest Salad

Step 1. Whisk the picante sauce, chili powder and cumin

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and beat quickly until smooth.

Because this is a simple salad dressing, there is no need to use a blender or food processor. Even the heat from the machine can melt the sour cream while smoothing, causing the sauce to runny and clump

Step 2. Mix with sour cream

Add sour cream to the mixture and mix until smooth.

You'll know the sour cream is well mixed based on the color of the sauce. Once there are no more red or white streaks, the color is even and solid, meaning the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed

Step 3. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use

You can use the dressing straight away, but if you can make it ahead of time, place the poppy seed salad dressing in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Store the sauce in the refrigerator when not in use. The sauce will stay fresh for a few days to a week

Method 5 of 5: Additional Salad Dressing Recipe

Step 1. Make a simple vinaigrette

All vinaigrettes are a mixture of oil, vinegar, spices and sweeteners. Play with different vinegars and spices to find the perfect sauce for you.

• Try making a balsam vinaigrette. This dressing can be made with oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Mix in the sweet strawberry sauce. Strawberry vinaigrette can be made by combining berry vinegar and olive oil with cornstarch, black pepper and fresh strawberries.
• Make a simple citrus vinaigrette. You can make a lemon or lime vinaigrette by replacing the usual vinegar with lemon juice or lime juice.

Step 2. Make the French salad dressing

French salad dressing can be made from corn oil, vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar and seasonings whisked together.

Step 3. Make the ranch sauce

Ranch sauce is a simple combination of mayonnaise, buttermilk, salt, garlic salt, pepper, and dill weed.

Step 4. Try the Italian salad dressing

Italian salad dressings contain a variety of spices and seasonings, including sugar, dried mustard, salt, garlic, red chilies, black pepper, oregano powder and paprika. Mix the ingredients with the vinegar and water to make the sauce.

Step 5. Make the Russian salad dressing

Russian salad dressing is similar to French dressing, but tends to be a little more intense. Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, onions, vinegar and hot sauce.

Step 6. Prepare a variation of the thousand island sauce

There are several ways to make the sauce, but most use mayonnaise, ketchup, vinegar, sugar and pickles.

Step 7. Try making blue cheese sauce

Blue cheese sauce can be made by mixing mayonnaise, blue cheese, milk cream and hot sauce.

Step 8. Make the classic Caesar sauce

The perfect dressing for a Caesar salad can be made by mixing Dijon mustard, fish, garlic, egg yolks, lemon juice and olive oil.

Step 9. Experiment with thick, tangy mustard sauce

You can make a quick and rich salad dressing with Dijon mustard, cream, honey, salt, pepper and spices.

Step 10. Engage your taste buds with miso salad dressing

For an Asian-inspired miso sauce, mix miso paste, Dijon mustard, water, lemon juice, olive oil, ginger and chopped scallions.

Step 11. Taste something different by making a sesame seed dip

It's an Asian-inspired salad dressing too. You can make it by mixing roasted and ground sesame seeds, dashi, soy sauce and sugar.

Step 12. Serve the grilled garlic salad dressing to please your friends and family

Mix balsam vinegar, with basil, dried tarragon, grated lemon zest, oregano, English soy sauce, olive oil and roasted garlic.