Make Your Own Delicious Salad Dressing!

Here are a few recipes for salad dressings that you can make yourself. Making your own salad dressing is a healthier option because who knows what kind of stuff they put in store-bought brands to increase their shelf life. And, if you already have most of the ingredients, you can definitely save some money too.

Thousand Island

3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbls sweet pickle relish or finely chopped sweet pickle, 2 Tbls chili sauce or ketchup, 2 Tbls finely chopped green bell pepper, 2 Tbls finely chopped onion, 1 Tbls lemon juice, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 hard cooked egg, chopped, Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, except egg. Stir in chopped egg last. Makes 1 1/3 cups.

Ranch

1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup buttermilk, 2 Tbls finely chopped green onions (tops only), 1/4 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp minced parsley, 1/4 tsp garlit powder, 1/4 tsp paprika, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 black pepper.

Cucumber Buttermilk

1 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup grated cucumber, 2 Tbls minced green onions (white & green parts), 1 Tbls dijon style mustard, 2 tsp minced fresh parsley, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp drilled dill, 1/4 tsp black pepper.

Sweet Tomato French

2.3 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup sugar, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, salt to taste, 1-2 cloves garlin, 2 Tbls minched onion. Put in a jar and shake.

Italian Vinaigrette

1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1 1/2 cups olice oil, 2 large cloves of garlic (crushed), 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 Tbls minced parsley, 1 tsp dry mustard, 1/2 tsp dried basil. Put in a jar and shake.

Blue Cheese

4 cups mayonnaise, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup small curd cottage cheese, 1 tso worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp salt, 4 oz. blue cheese crumbled.

And Lastly, Croutons!

4 slices french bread, 2 Tbls parmesan cheese, 1/4 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp celery salt, 1/4 tsp garlic salt, 2 Tbls salad oil, Cut bread into cubes, add seasonings and oil. Toss to mix. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 300 degrees until crisp. Store in a glass jar

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