It is BBQ season, that is for sure and what goes better with grilled "anything", than a fresh green salad?!? I've posted these salad dressings before, however, I've tweaked them again and this time I think they are perfect, well at least that is what picky-picky husband says.
Not only are they delicious, but they certainly save a lot of money and I feel good knowing exactly what is in my salad dressing!!
HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CLONE
1 cup buttermilk (don't substitute)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or 2 tsp. dried)
¾ teaspoon black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder (not garlic salt)
½ teaspoon onion powder (not onion salt)
2 large pinches dried thyme
Whisk together and chill overnight before using.
NOTE: Don't use this dressing right after you make it; it will NOT taste like ranch dressing. Something magical happens to it after it sits overnight...trust me!!
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We like Light House brand Thousand Island salad dressing (in the refrigerated veggie section) but the price has increased to nearly $4.50 for a small jar, which is crazy. The following recipe is VERY close to the original, I hope you like it... picky-picky husband loves it.
LIGHT HOUSE THOUSAND ISLAND CLONE
3/4 cup mayonnaise (low cal is OK)1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons finely minced celery
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Whisk everything together and refrigerate at least a couple of hours before using.
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CATALINA SALAD DRESSING CLONE
1 cup vegetable oil (I used canola oil)
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)
½ teaspoon onion powder (not onion salt)
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon chili powder
big pinch of paprika (not the spicy kind)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup sugar
Place all ingredients in a blender (I used an immersion blender) and mix on high speed (salad dressing will really thicken up as you process it).
NOTE: Catalina needs a good whisk before using (if it has been in the fridge for a few days).
NOTE: All three of these salad dressings last an easy 10 days (or more) in the fridge.
NOTE: Catalina needs a good whisk before using (if it has been in the fridge for a few days).
NOTE: All three of these salad dressings last an easy 10 days (or more) in the fridge.
