Ranch Dressing

This is a very good and light tasting ranch dressing.  It is good as a dressing or a dip.  Thank you A Teaspoon of Happiness for the recipe.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ¾ cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 small bunch of fresh chives or 1 Tbls of dried chives
• 1 small bunch of fresh parsley or 1 Tbls of dried parsley
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ - ½ cup milk or buttermilk (depending on desired thickness)

Directions:

1. In a food processor or blender, blend all ingredients.
2. Allow flavors to combine in the refrigerator before serving.

Oil and Vinegar Dressing

As you can tell, I try to eat homemade as much as possible.  I love a good salad but do not like the yucky ingredients in bottled dressings.  I already have a red French dressing on the blog that I do use a lot but sometimes it can be a little heavy on some greens.  This is an easy dressing that tastes wonderful and lasts for a few weeks in the refrigerator.  Another good thing, it can be made from items you have in your kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, halved and crushed                           
• 1/4 cup canola oil

Directions:

In a 1-qt. jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients. Add the water, vinegar and garlic; shake until sugar is dissolved. Add oil; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Just before serving, remove garlic from the dressing.

Ranch Dressing and Dipping Sauce

Here is another good recipe that you can make at home that does not have all of the additives and preservatives in it. Homemade can be easy and simple, yet delicious.

Ingredients

Original recipe makes 1 1/2 cups

Makes servings USMetricAdjust Recipe (Help)

• 1 cupmayonnaise
• 1/2 cupsour cream
• 1/2 teaspoondried chives
• 1/2 teaspoondried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoondried dill weed

 

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Honey French Dressing

I just love to make my own dressings because I know what is in it, and I can adjust the flavors to match what I want.  This is one of the best dressings I have ever made.  I got this recipe from Taste of Home.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.  I use it for a salad and to also dip my veggies in for a snack.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup honey
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions:
In a blender or food processor, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until blended. While processing, add oil in a steady stream. Process until thickened. Store in the refrigerator in a canning jar or a glass jar you have saved from something else.