Avocado Lime Dressing

I found this recipe at Clean Eating.  

Avocado Lime Dressing 

Juice of 1 lime, plus 1⁄4 tsp lime zest
1 avocado, pitted and diced, reserve the pit
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp raw honey
1/2 tsp puréed garlic
Pinch sea salt

In a jar, combine all ingredients (including the avocado pit) plus 1/2 cup water and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined. The pit will help emulsify the dressing as well as keep it a vibrant green. Remove pit before serving.

Veee's Creamy Italian Dressing

This was posted on Facebook by my friend Veee.

Creamy Italian Dressing

1 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 small  or 1 large garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons raw, local honey
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Combine all ingredients and shake or mix together. Makes 2 cups.

Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

I found this at Two Tarts,  from a link at Traditional Foods. 

Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

• Zest of two lemon
• 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• Juice of two lemon (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth, except for oil. Drizzle oil in slowly. Store in fridge.

Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

I found this tasty dressing at Pragmatic Paleo.  I have a huge supply of Meyer lemons, so this will come in handy.


Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette


2 1/2 Meyer lemons (about 1/2 cup juiced)

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 garlic cloves

1 tablespoon whole grain mustard

1 tablespoon dried italian herbs 

2 tablespoons honey

1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil


Blend all ingredients but the oil together in the blender. 
Drizzle the oil in till smooth.  

Tomato Kombucha Salad Dressing

I found this at Cultures for Health.

Tomato Kombucha Salad Dressing

1/4 cup Tahini
6 tablespoons Olive Oil
6 tablespoons Water
1 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
2 cloves Garlic
1/4 cup Tamari
6 tablespoons Kombucha

Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Serve immediately.

Absolutely Fabulous Greek/House Dressing

This is from AllRecipes.

Absolutely Fabulous Greek/House Dressing

2 cups olive oil

1 tablespoon and 2-1/4 teaspoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon and 2-1/4 teaspoons dried oregano

1 tablespoon and 2-1/4 teaspoons dried basil

1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon onion powder

1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard

2-2/3 cups red wine vinegar

In a very large container, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, basil, pepper, salt, onion powder, and Dijon-style mustard. Pour in the vinegar, and mix vigorously until well blended. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Dill Vinaigrette

This was featured in a Mark's Daily Apple article of homemade salad dressings I read.

Dill Vinaigrette

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp dried dill weed
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dry mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:
In a blender, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder, dry mustard. Blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Garlic Salad Dressing

We've added more and more salads to our meals and a variety of dressings are a nice way to brighten them up. My Lambies think it tastes like liquid hot dogs. Serve at room temperature.

Garlic Salad Dressing

1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp dry mustard
2 Tbsp raw apple cider vinegar
1 tomato, cut in chunks
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp bacon drippings
1 clove of garlic

Add all ingredients to the blender and puree until smooth.

Simple Ranch Dressing

Simple Ranch Dressing

1cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp EACH chives, parsley, dill weed
1/4 tsp garlic powder and onion powder
1/8 tsp salt
milk or cream to thin to desired consistency

Combine all ingredients.

This is a thick recipe, perfect for dipping veggies. Thin it for use on salad.

Creamy Italian Dressing

I found this at Taste is Trump.

Creamy Italian Dressing

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon shallot

1 garlic clove

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/3 cup homemade mayo

Blend in all ingredients in blender.

1000 Island Dressing

1000 Island Dressing

Combine well and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving:

2 Tbsp ketchup
1 Tbsp white vinegar
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp sweet relish
1 tsp finely minced onion
1/8 tsp salt
healthy dash of pepper
1/2 cup homemade mayo

Keeps 1 to 1 1/2 weeks in the fridge

Ranch Dressing

Ranch Dressing

1 ½ Cups Mayonnaise (preferably homemade)
½ Cup Sour Cream
¼ Cup heavy cream (from our raw milk)
2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
ALL SPICES BELOW ARE TO TASTE
½ - 1 tsp. Garlic powder
½ - 1 tsp. Dry dill weed
½ - 1 tsp. Black Pepper
½ - 1 tsp. Onion Powder
½ - 1 tsp. Salt (best is Celtic sea salt or real salt)

Dump all the ingredients in a blender and blend on medium to high speed for 1 ½ minutes or until the mixture looks runny. Taste test and sprinkle in more seasonings as you see fit. Bottle and enjoy. Mixture will thicken more as it stands.

Italian Salad Dressing

Italian Salad Dressing
3/4 c olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 Tbsp water
1 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp grated Parmesan cheese

Combine and shake well. Let sit at least a couple of hours to blend flavors.

Creamy Italian Dressing

Creamy Italian Dressing
1 cup mayo
2/3 cup white vinegar
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan AND Romano cheese, finely shredded and chopped tiny (though I usually just use 1/4 cup Parmesan and it tastes just fine)
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning AND Parsley
2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Mix all together well (even in the blender if you'd like) and serve beside greens. Store in the fridge, but bring to room temperature before serving (if you have time).

Voeller Salad Dressing

The Voeller Dressing
1 c. olive oil
3 T. Dijon mustard
2 T. Bragg’s™ Liquid Amino, tamari, or soy sauce
2 T. honey
2 T. lemon juice
1 T. thyme
1/2 t. pepper

This dressing stores very well in the refrigerator. The Voeller Dressing can also be served over pasta, potatoes,& vegetables
& can be used as vegetable dip. (Bragg’s™ is much better than soy sauce, & makes a big difference in flavor.)

makes about 1 1/2 c.

More of the Voeller’s healthy recipes can be found at www.thetwosisters.com

Italian Salad Dressing

ITALIAN DRESSING
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
1/4 c. Bragg’s™ Liquid Amino, Tamari, or soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 T. Dijon mustard
Juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 t. thyme
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
Whisk all ingredients together.
Mix the dressing by shaking all ingredients in a jar. (Bragg’s™ is much better than soy sauce, & makes a big difference in flavor.)
Makes 1 1/2 cups.