I’ve been all about making my own salad dressings lately. The taste better, they’re better for you, they’re cheaper, and it’s fun! I keep them in my empty wine bottles. A couple days ago, I made an honey ginger orange dressing that was to die for! Here is the recipe!
-*1 cup extra virgin olive oil, *1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, *1/2 tablespoon dried chives, *juice of 1/2 orange squeeze, *1/3 cup honey, *1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
Shake well!
I used this dressing with a salad made up of cucumber, romaine, roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and dried cranberries.
Emily says
I love making my own dressing. It’s the best. It’s always lighter and tastes way better and when you run out, you can just make some more!
Danielle says
This sounds so good! I love making my own dressing. I will have to try this 🙂
Linda @ the Fitty says
Yummy stuff, Tara. 🙂
Liliane says
Yumm! do you have to refrigerate the dressing..
Tiffany says
I have always wanted to make my own salad dressing! I think this is one I will definitely try!
Jinx says
A few months ago I took the time to look up the ingredients in typical Wishbone or Kraft dressings and I was disgusted. It’s all chemicals and not something I want in my body! I’ve been having some fun making dressings lately too. The best one yet is this one I found. I mix it with Greek yogurt and it comes out amazing! Even really good on chicken and then grilled!
1/3 cup dry buttermilk
2 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
2 tsp. dried onion flakes
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1 tsp. dried chives
1 tsp. salt
DIRECTIONS:
Whisk all ingredients together until blended. If you want a more finely-ground seasoning mix, you can pulse the mixture in a food processor until it reaches your desired consistency.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
*3 Tablespoons of this mix = 1 packet of the store-bought seasoning mix
**To Make Ranch Dressing: Combine 1 Tbsp. seasoning mix with 1/3 cup mayo and 1/3 cup milk, and whisk to combine. You can also substitute Greek yogurt for the mayo.
Taralynn McNitt says
YUM!!!!
Chloe - A Latte Lipstick says
Yummy!! I love ginger dressings! Linked to this in my latest post!
XO Chloe
A Latte Lipstick