Creamy Salad Dressing Variations
Here is a basic recipe for a creamy style salad dressing that you can alter with different flavorings to complement various style foods.
For the base recipe:
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
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Instructions:
▪ Blend these ingredients together until smooth and creamy. You can use it as is or blend in additional accents from the suggestions below. Be sure to taste it as you go so you can make any adjustments.
More suggestions:
To accompany chili or other spicy foods including Asian flavors:
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For a Caesar salad-type dressing:
A small clove of garlic, minced and smashed
¼ teaspoon anchovy paste
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
For an herb-infused dressing:
You can use any combination of these herbs to make about 2 tablespoons total
Fresh parsley
Fresh chives
Fresh basil, although dried basil will also work
For blue cheese dressing:
¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
A few drops of Tabasco or another hot sauce
You can store leftover dressing in a covered jar in the refrigerator. It won’t keep indefinitely, but should be good for about a week.