Joanna James
Salad dressing is a crucial part of any salad and can make or break the flavour of your greens. Here are a few simple salad dressings you can make with ingredients you already have in the kitchen.
Salad dressings are an essential component of a salad that can greatly enhance the flavour and make it more appetising. Commercial salad dressings often contain artificial ingredients, preservatives, and added sugars, which can be harmful to your health. Fortunately, you can make your own salad dressings at home with fresh, wholesome ingredients you can easily order from places like McEwan Fine Foods.
A classic dressing that's easy to prepare and complements any salad is French dressing. This dressing is also part and parcel of salad delivery in Toronto and other cities where there’s French influence. It is made with ingredients such as oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and herbs such as thyme or tarragon. The oil and vinegar create a tangy, slightly sweet flavour that complements the greens. To make this dressing, simply whisk together the ingredients until they are well combined and then drizzle over your salad.
This dressing is a sweet and tangy combination of honey, Dijon mustard, and vinegar. The honey adds a touch of sweetness, while the Dijon mustard provides a tangy flavour with a bit of heat. Honey & mustard dressing is perfect for drizzling over mixed green salads, especially those with milder ingredients such as lettuce, spinach, and cucumber. To make this dressing, mix together the honey, mustard, and vinegar and then add a little bit of oil to the mixture to create a creamy consistency.
This Asian-inspired dressing is made with sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. It's a perfect complement to salads with vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and peppers. The sesame oil and soy sauce give this dressing a bold, umami flavour, while the vinegar and sugar balance out the flavours with a touch of tang and sweetness. To make this dressing, mix together the ingredients until they are well combined.
This is similar to sesame & soy dressing but with the addition of sherry vinegar. The sherry vinegar adds a touch of sweetness to this tangy and flavourful dressing. Honey & mustard dressing is perfect for an Asian-style salad and goes well with ingredients such as noodles, tofu, and vegetables. To make this dressing, mix the sherry vinegar with soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until they create a uniform consistency.
Parsley is a flavourful herb that is used in many different types of dishes, including salad dressing. This dressing is made with parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, giving it a fresh, herby flavour. Parsley dressing is perfect for a simple green salad, especially with milder greens like lettuce or spinach. To make this dressing, blend the parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor until they make a delicious mixture.
This savoury dressing is made with anchovy paste, capers, lemon juice, and olive oil. The flavours of the anchovies and capers work together to create a bold and salty dressing that pairs well with hearty ingredients such as roasted vegetables, grilled meats, and potatoes. To make this dressing, whisk together the anchovy paste, capers, lemon juice, and olive oil until they are well combined.
This is somewhat spicy and is made with ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce. The heat from the wasabi, combined with the sweetness of the ginger, makes this dressing perfect for a spicy Asian salad.
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