Monday, May 5, 2014

Creamy Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

I combined a few different recipes to come up with this super yummy creation! And it's so easy to remember how to make it!

CREAMY HONEY MUSTARD SALAD DRESSING

3 parts mayonnaise
3 parts olive oil
2 parts dijon mustard
1 part honey (I use a good local honey)
Salt to taste

Whisk together and chill.


For 2 c. yield:
147g mayonnaise
141g olive oil
105g mustard
74g honey

Mexican Salad Dressing

MEXICAN SALAD DRESSING

2/3 c. sour cream
1/2 c. salsa
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin

Combine and chill.

Caesar Salad Dressing (egg free)

CAESAR SALAD DRESSING (EGG FREE)

2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 Tbsp. finely minced garlic
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. yogurt (or sour cream)
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine and chill.

Cold Cucumber Soup

COLD CUCUMBER SOUP

1 lb cucumbers, seeded and sliced (preferably english)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. plain yogurt
1 green onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh dill, minced

Place cucumbers in a colander over a plate or bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Drain and discard liquid.

Add all ingredients to a food processor. Process until desired smoothness. Serve cold.

*This is best when it's made ahead of time, especially the day before!