We've got a thread for Sauces and Gravies but not one for Salad Dressings ... so I thought I'd make a start. Please add your favourite dressing recipes here ...
winnie231,
Dec 1, 11:49pm
Green Salad Dressing from The Wholemeal Cafe in Takaka
1 large handful of flat-leafed parsley 1 small handful of other green herbs like basil, rosemary, tarragon, mint or sage (anything green works!) 1/2C cider vinegar 3-4 pickled gherkins 2 cloves of peeled garlic 1Tblspn mustard 1 medium cucumber 1tspn salt 4 leaves of silverbeet 1/2 to 1C olive oil or any other good quality oil
Place all ingredients apart from the oil in the food processor and blend into a smooth paste. With the machine still running, slowly add the oil and blend until it is well emulsified to a thick, creamy sauce.
This deliciously creamy salad dressing is rich, velvety and pungent. I use any number of fresh herbs and any green veges which gives scope for individual improvisation.
winnie231,
Dec 3, 1:09am
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Avocado dressing
1 ripe avocado 3 Tblspn lemon juice 2 Tblspn quality oil (I like using avocado oil for this) 1/2-1 sml clove of garlic - peeled 1/2 tsp salt dash of pepper & chilli powder
Blend all together. Increase the liquids a little if it's too thick for your liking.
gardie,
Dec 3, 12:23pm
Home made mayonnaise.
3 egg yolks, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 heaped tsp dijon mustard - whizz together in food processor, slowly add 2 cups oil (rice bran/grapeseed) down the shute until all added.If the mayonnaise gets too thick prior to finishing adding the oil, add a little hot water before continuing to add in oil.S & P to taste.(Thanks ayglepaygle).
helen149,
Dec 4, 1:03am
did you use dry mustard or the made up stuff?(I am not a good cook) lol.thanks.
winnie231,
Dec 4, 1:11am
You are a good cook if you double check on ingredients helen149!!! It's 1Tblspn of prepared mustard ... and which ever one you prefer. Enjoy the dressing.
helen149,
Dec 4, 8:10am
thanks Winnie you a wee doll.
cottagerose,
Dec 7, 3:46am
I would love to know what dressings people use in pasta salad
winnie231,
Dec 7, 11:54am
I use the green salad dressing as above ... and always get rave comments about it! A really refreshing change from mayo (although I do like that too ... with plenty of fresh herbs stirred through)
juliewn,
Dec 7, 3:33pm
Great idea for a thread Rae :-) Hope all is good for you there.. :-)
Hi Cottagerose.. I made a pasta salad recently, and not long before serving, tossed some mint sauce and chopped parsley through the salad.. which was pasta vege spirals, strips of carrot (made using a vege peeler), raisins, slices of capsicum, and some cucumber.. tasted very good..
greerg,
Dec 7, 7:43pm
That green dressing is delicious Winnie!I bought the Wholemeal Cafe recipe book a year or two ago - more as a reminder of Golden Bay which I love than anything else but I make that dressing out of it a lot.
cottagerose,
Dec 8, 3:53am
Thanks juliewn. Ive made a note of that. I sounds just what I would like
guest,
Feb 10, 3:01am
thanks winnie for posting that fab green dressing recipe, is just what i was looking for. didnt think i'd find it on the net and tried to memorise it from the recipe book in the cafe, now i see i had left off two vital ingredients! luckily i checked online on the off chance, before making it. many thanks.
winnie231,
Dec 1, 11:42pm
We've got a thread for Sauces and Gravies but not one for Salad Dressings . so I thought I'd make a start. Please add your favourite dressing recipes here .
winnie231,
Dec 3, 1:09am
Avocado dressing
1 ripe avocado 3 Tblspn lemon juice 2 Tblspn quality oil (I like using avocado oil for this) 1/2-1 sml clove of garlic - peeled 1/2 tsp salt dash of pepper & chilli powder
Blend all together. Increase the liquids a little if it's too thick for your liking.
helen149,
Dec 4, 1:03am
did you use dry mustard or the made up stuff!(I am not a good cook) lol.thanks.
winnie231,
Dec 4, 1:11am
You are a good cook if you double check on ingredients helen149! It's 1Tblspn of prepared mustard . and which ever one you prefer. Enjoy the dressing.
winnie231,
Dec 7, 11:54am
I use the green salad dressing as above . and always get rave comments about it! A really refreshing change from mayo (although I do like that too . with plenty of fresh herbs stirred through)
juliewn,
Dec 7, 3:33pm
Great idea for a thread Rae :-) Hope all is good for you there. :-)
Hi Cottagerose. I made a pasta salad recently, and not long before serving, tossed some mint sauce and chopped parsley through the salad. which was pasta vege spirals, strips of carrot (made using a vege peeler), raisins, slices of capsicum, and some cucumber. tasted very good.
bev00,
Dec 8, 11:09am
Ooooh yum . perfect for summer salads.
threecheers,
Dec 9, 12:36am
Honey Mustard Dressing 1 cup mayo 1/2 cup mustard (you can use half dijon if you like) 1/2 cup honey Mix well.
guest,
Feb 17, 3:36am
Have just made the Green salad dressing and was wondering how long it keeps in the fridge?
bev00,
Dec 8, 10:43am
recycling for summer salad season
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