Raspberry Vinaigrette 1/2 cup raspberry preserves 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped In a saucepan, heat raspberry preserves over low heat about 3 to 5 minutes, or until thinned. Blend in oil and white wine vinegar. Stir in chopped nuts.

Blue Cheese Dressing 1 cup of sour cream 1/4 cup buttermilk 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon of garlic powder Salt and black pepper, to taste Combine all ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl, stirring well. To allow favors to blend, pour into a container with lid and refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Balsamic Vinegar Salad Dressing 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon of sugar ½ teaspoon of salt 3 garlic cloves, minced Pepper, to taste Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well blended.

Thousand Island Dressing 1 cup of mayonnaise 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons green olives with pimientos, chopped 2 tablespoons green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon onion, chopped 1 teaspoon pimiento, minced Blend all ingredients well; refrigerate.

Hot Bacon Dressing 4 strips bacon 1 hard-cooked egg, separated 1/4 cup cream 1/3 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon of sugar 1 teaspoon of mustard 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon basil 1/4 teaspoon tarragon 1/4 teaspoon parsley 1/4 teaspoon chives Salt and pepper to taste Cook the bacon until crispy, cutting into small pieces. In a saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings, the mashed hard-cooked egg yolk, cream, vinegar, sugar, mustard, garlic salt, basil, tarragon, parsley, and chives. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add finely chopped egg white and bacon, heating mixture through. Cool slightly then pour over … Continue reading →

Russian Salad Dressing 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons water 1 cup of vegetable oil ½ cup of ketchup 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon of vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce In a saucepan, cook sugar and water until it spins a thread and cool. Combine remaining ingredients. Add syrup; whisk to blend well. Chill thoroughly.

Peanut Butter Dressing 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy or chunky 1/4 cup dark corn syrup Mix together sour cream, peanut butter, and corn syrup. Serve over fruit salad.

Sweet Honey Dressing 1/4 cup vinegar 1 cup of mayonnaise 1 teaspoon of mustard 1 teaspoon of sugar 1 teaspoon onion, minced 1/2 cup honey 1/4 teaspoon parsley, minced Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup vegetable oil Mix vinegar, mayonnaise, and mustard until smooth. Add sugar, onion, honey, and parsley. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper and then slowly beat in oil until well blended.

Best French Dressing 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon of sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup sour cream Put all ingredients in a jar with a tight lid. Cover jar and shake to blend well. Chill dressing thoroughly before using; shake well before serving.

Green Chili and Cilantro Salad Dressing 4 ounce can green chilies, diced 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup cilantro 1/2 teaspoon honey 4 drops hot pepper sauce 1/8 teaspoon black pepper In food processor or blender, blend chilies, buttermilk, mayonnaise, cilantro, honey, hot pepper sauce, and black pepper, until smooth.