Home made salad dressings

Turn healthy salads from bland to bilssful with this top-notch list of Canadian Living vinaigrette and dressing recipes.

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Recipes

• Oregano Red Wine Vinaigrette
  In bowl or jar, whisk or shake together olive and vegetable oils, vinegar, 2 tbsp (25 mL) water, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. ...
  
• Cranberry Shallot Vinaigrette
  In bowl or jar, whisk or shake together cranberry concentrate, vegetable oil, water, red wine vinegar, mustard, shallots, salt and pepper. ...
  
• Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
  This all-purpose dressing suits any toss of vegetables and greens.
  
• Watermelon with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
  Mild and fruity white balsamic vinegar lends sweetness to this refreshing melon salad. No white balsamic? Whisk 2 tbsp (25 mL) white wine vinegar with...
  
• Pomegranate Vinaigrette with Toasted Pita Salad
  Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut pomegranates into quarters; gently squeeze out seeds and juice into...
  
• Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
  This all-purpose dressing suits any toss of vegetables and greens.
  
• Balsamic Vinaigrette
  Whip up this easy recipe for balsamic vinaigrette, a basic staple dressing, anytime for the oil-and-vinegar lovers at your table.
  
• Creamy Lemon Chive Dressing
  In blender, blend together yogurt, mayonnaise,chives, water, lemon juice,sugar, salt and pepper. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight ...
  
• French Paprika Dressing
  French dressing poured over wedges of iceberg lettuce makes a refreshing summer salad – and one that is currently enjoying a resurgence in po...
  
• Cucumber Dill Dressing
  You'll feel cool as a cucumber when enjoying this with your favourite salad greens.
  
• Creamy Dill Ranch Dressing
  Fresh dill gives this family-friendly dressing great flavour. You can substitute 1 tsp (5 mL) dried dillweed in a pinch.
  
• Honey Poppy Seed Dressing
  This creamy, sweet dressing with a hint of citrus pairs nicely with a spinach and strawberry salad. For 4 servings, toss 1/3 cup (75 mL) dressing with...
  
• Sassy Dressing
  In bowl, whisk together onion, vegetable oil, vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, dry mustard, salt and pepper. (Make-a...
  
• Shaker Dressing for Romaine Salad
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• Goat Cheese Salad Dressing
  The unique, tangy flavour of goat cheese is lovely with chilled asparagus or green beans, or with a spinach salad with garlicky croutons. If you can't...
  
• Garlic Dill Ranch Dressing Mix
  A gift from the kitchen is a creative and delicious way of showing love to friends and family. Use this mix as a base for a crowd-pleasing dressing, o...
  
• Garlic Dill Ranch Dressing
  
  
• Oregano Dressing
  Carry the partially prepared dressing to the cottage in a plastic jar. Before tossing with your choice of fresh greens or chilled pasta, add sun-dried...
  
• Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
  Fresh, light and tangy with zesty orange, this dressing is enough to coat 15 cups (3.75 L) of mixed greens, perfect for eight people. Use a combinatio...
  
• Lime Chili Dressing
  This zesty citrus dressing does double duty. On Friday it's ready to dress prewashed greens, and come Saturday it flavours the layered lunch salad. Sh...
  
• Caesar Salad Dressing
  The mystery ingredient that makes for creamy smoothness is tofu. This dressing makes enough to coat 12 cups (3 L) torn romaine (about 1 head) and 1 cu...