Making your own salad dressings at home is one of those skills that's super easy and delicious. This time of year is an excellent time to start eating more greens in your diet, so here's three easy salad dressing recipes to help spruce up your veggies. We're going to make: homemade ranch dressing, cilantro lime vinaigrette, and our own homemade honey mustard dressing. Keep in mind that you can add any herbs or spices you prefer.
Needed: 3/4 cup mayo, 3/4 cup greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 cup buttermilk, a handful of chopped green onions or chives, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
Mix all ingredients together and drizzle on your favorite salad. Store in a sealable jar or other container and keep in your refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Needed: 6 ounces olive oil, 3-4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, juice from 1 lime
Mix all ingredients together and drizzle on your favorite salad. Store in a sealable jar or other container and keep in your refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Needed: 3/4 cup honey, 1/2 cup dijon mustard, 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Mix all ingredients together and drizzle on your favorite salad. Store in a sealable jar or other container and keep in your refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Have fun making you own fresh batch of salad dressings! XO. Emma + Elsie
Yum! I am going to have to try this out, I make my own ranch because I don't like store bought but I've usually stuck to buying other dressings I know I like. I love the cilantro idea! I'm trying that for dinner! Thanks for the great ideas!
Posted by: Heathers Harmony | January 25, 2012 at 01:41 PM
I'm one of those people who can't stand Cilantro (corriander)......it makes me die a little inside. But I love honey and mustard vinegrette so I'm definetly gonna try that one out.
Posted by: Caroline | January 25, 2012 at 01:46 PM
love this post! these would make great hostess gifts... (:
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Posted by: Georgia | January 25, 2012 at 02:01 PM
These sound delicious and healthy! :)
Posted by: Pretty Posh Posies | January 25, 2012 at 02:14 PM
Delicious! I love homemade caesar - garlic, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, coddled egg, freshly ground pepper.
Posted by: Rebecca | January 25, 2012 at 02:29 PM
I always make my own salad dressings. They are easier than you think. I mix up the ingredients in a mason jar. So much better for you than the store bought kind! Can't wait to try these recipes. Thanks!
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Posted by: Kate | January 25, 2012 at 02:31 PM
That's such a great gift idea!
Posted by: Margherita | January 25, 2012 at 02:42 PM
Thanks! Just pinned the heck out of this. :)
Posted by: Kara | January 25, 2012 at 02:58 PM
I have a hankering for Thai salad with a lime dressing... wait I just found the perfect lime dressing recipe!
Thanks girls.
happiness...
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Posted by: dannelle@nestenterprises | January 25, 2012 at 03:01 PM
Love salads and homemade dressings! And those spoons are to die for!
Posted by: Elizabeth Beattie | January 25, 2012 at 03:12 PM
Oh, the honey mustard looks delicious. Can't believe I haven't thought to try that one yet!
I make my own raspberry vinaigrette, which is SUPER simple and makes any salad divine. If you want the recipe, I posted it on my blog:
http://lifeblessons.blogspot.com/2011/08/dress-up-dinner-recipe-for-raspberry.html
Posted by: carmen @ life blessons | January 25, 2012 at 03:21 PM
The first photo has a typo in cilantro :/ Not sure if that's fixable but I wanted to point it out in case you didn't already know!
Cheers!
Posted by: Heather | January 25, 2012 at 03:25 PM
Cilantro lime, get in my belly! I usually make my own dressings --- my go-to is balsamic vinegar, a decent olive oil, a little finely-chopped garlic, a sprinkle of pepper and a squirt of honey. Delish!
Posted by: tK | January 25, 2012 at 04:18 PM
love making my own dressings but getting tired of the same few..this cilantro lime looks super yummy!
♥
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Posted by: Krystle | January 25, 2012 at 04:27 PM
Hi Elsie! Is there anyway to subscribe to your blog??? I can't find the option anywhere!
Posted by: Angela | January 25, 2012 at 04:52 PM
Hi!!! You always have new good ideas to give us, I thank you for that! I am a Fashion Design student and I admire you, you have a fabulous blog and you make fantastic projects!!!
XOXO
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Posted by: Beatriz Paulina | January 25, 2012 at 05:41 PM
Tried this straight away and is perfect!! Thanks so much! Love love love! :) xxx
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Posted by: Louise | January 25, 2012 at 05:46 PM
These look so delish! I. LOVE. CILANTRO. Will definitely be whipping some o' that up!
Posted by: Diana | January 25, 2012 at 05:48 PM
Yummmm!!!
Posted by: dena miller | January 25, 2012 at 06:14 PM
Yum, that sounds really good!tobebeautifulingodseyes.blogspot.com
Posted by: Erika | January 25, 2012 at 07:12 PM