There's no need to buy a salad dressing - make your own. It tastes better, has real ingredients
and keeps in the fridge. Inspiration goes to Rebecca Leacock who always made her own
when we shared a house in O'Connor, ACT (Jane).
and keeps in the fridge. Inspiration goes to Rebecca Leacock who always made her own
when we shared a house in O'Connor, ACT (Jane).
Salad Dressing
Ingredients1/2 cup of good extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup of vinegar - or lemon juice or a combination of both - try some red or white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar - whatever you have on hand 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 - 2 teaspoon of sugar - to taste 2 teaspoons of mustard (acts as an emulsifier to really combine all of the ingredients - try a seeded mustard or Dijon or a bit of both (I like Dijon for a smooth dressing) Optional extras: crushed clove of garlic fresh herbs jalapeno - for something spicy Method Combine all ingredients - I like to put into a jar and give a good shake. Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. May need to be brought to room temperature to serve. |
Salad suggestionsBasic salad:
Fresh greens - such as spinach, romaine (cos) lettuce - washed and cut into bite sized pieces (we not fans of large pieces of lettuce) Onion - thinly sliced - red is best Tomatoes - grape or similar - or larger tomatoes chopped small Other suggestions: cucumbers, dill pickles, artichokes, cooked asparagus, olives etc. 
Method
1. Combine salad ingredients in large serving bowl. 2. Pour over salad dressing - but not too much, toss gently - and serve! |
Main Meal Serving ideas
Salad can be the main meal - especially in the summer.
Add some protein - smoked salmon, canned salmon or tuna, left over BBQ chicken or beef, canned beans - cannellini or garbanzo (chickpeas) - even some nuts - pine nuts, walnuts or pecans. We aren't fans of cheese in salads. Nicoise salad - add chopped, cooked potatoes, cooked, chopped green beans, some black olives, a quartered boiled egg and a can of tuna. Leftover veges - corn, asparagus, potatoes, etc - whatever you have! Craving some carbs - serve with fresh crunchy bread! Once you make your own salad dressing you'll never go back to store bought. |