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Simple Salad Dressing Recipes

These tasty dressings can really perk up a few basic salad ingredients. Try these simple dressings first and then experiment by using different oils, vinegars and other flavourings.

Basic Vinaigarette Ingredients

  • 3 x 15ml spoons olive oil
  • 1 x 15ml spoon white wine vinegar OR lemon juice
  • ½ x 5ml spoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ x 5ml spoon caster sugar OR honey Black pepper (optional)

Basic Vinaigarette Method

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly mixed.

2. Alternatively, place in a container with a lid and shake.

Juicy Fruity Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • 4 x 15ml spoons low-fat yoghurt
  • 4 x 15ml spoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • Black pepper (optional)

Juicy Fruity Method

1. Wash and dry the orange.

2. Use a grater to remove the rind (zest) of the orange, taking care not to remove any of the white pith.

3. Squeeze the juice from the orange and pour into a bowl, together with the zest, yoghurt and mayonnaise.

4. Use the whisk to thoroughly combine all the ingredients.

Honey And Mustard Ingredients

  • 3 x 15ml spoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 x 5ml spoon wholegrain mustard
  • 1 x 5ml spoon runny honey
  • Cold water

Honey And Mustard Method

1. Place the mayonnaise, mustard and honey in a bowl and stir thoroughly to combine.

2. Gradually add a little cold water so the dressing is the consistency of double cream.

Easy Caesar Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 x 15ml spoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • ¼ x 5ml spoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ x 5ml spoon lemon juice
  • 1 x 15ml spoon olive oil OR other vegetable oil
  • Dash of Worcestershire sauce OR vegetarian alternative

Easy Caesar Dressing Method

1. Peel and crush the garlic.

2. Put all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined.

3. If the dressing is too thick, add a little water to thin it down.