Recipezaar: Salad dressings,Vegetarian recipes

Ginger and Mustard Dressing

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:55:52 -0400

Use for any type of salad. -- posted by English_Rose

Spring Greens With Orange Curry Dressing

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:36:07 -0400

Great little salad with a warmed orange curry dressing to spice up your day! Toss in some fresh oranges, red onion and feta - yum! Serve with crusty bread. This feeds my family of three as a main meal. -- posted by Brooke the Cook in WI

Greens Coleslaw

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:37:10 -0400

The hot dressing poured over this salad slightly wilts the greens without cooking them. Chilling the salad lets the flavors develop. You can use collard greens, Swiss chard, flat leaf kale, beet greens, even spinach! Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine. -- posted by Sharon123

Italian Dressing (Two Sisters Cookbook)

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:18:45 -0400

This is a favorite in our house, so much more flavorful and wholesome than the watery store-bought kind. If at all possible, use the Bragg's Liquid Aminos, found in almost any large grocery store in the health food section. If unavailable, you can substitute soy sauce. -- posted by Shire Born

Black Bean Asparagus Salad

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:55:16 -0400

I never would have thought to combine black beans, asparagus, and fresh parsley. All I can say is WOW! This salad is very fresh...gets you in the mood for spring and fresh vegetables. Recipe from 2009 Taste of Home Annual Recipes/Iola Egle of Bella Vista, Arkansas. Thank you Iola for a great change of pace! Cook time excludes chilling time. -- posted by AmyZoe

Arugula & White Peach Salad With Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:16:57 -0400

http://freshtopia.net/vlog/?p=137 (Click here to watch it made.) Young coconuts aren't easy to open - my fiances opens are with a steak knife stabbed into the husk and shell all the way around - it takes him about 10 minutes to open it because we don't have a nice machete to open it. -- posted by ThatSouthernBelle

Greek Salad W/ Dressing

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:43:33 -0400

This is a pretty basic Greek salad that is quick and easy to make. I often make it the night before I intend on bringing it to school or work for lunch. -- posted by Chef #1245360

Avocado and Apple Salad

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:23:31 -0400

Pol Martin Cookbook, Avocado and Apple Salad. -- posted by daisygrl64

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:25:29 -0400

It is very easy and simple, and very tasty. -- posted by Chef SMC

Charred-Tomato Vinaigrette

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:37:51 -0400

Another summer tomato recipe - will be using Rio Grandes, San Marzanos & Amish Golds as they ripen for this vinagrette. Instructor-chef John Vollertsen of the Vista Clara Ranch Resort & Spa in Galisteo, New Mexico, created this mildly sweet and tangy dressing to add a bit of zip to greens. You can make it up to 3 days ahead; cover and chill. Found in Sunset's recipes. -- posted by Buster's friend

Orange and Tahini Dressing

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:08:27 -0400

The original of this slightly tweaked recipe was found in the 1995 Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook. -- posted by Sydney Mike

Robert Redford's Terrific Green Olive Salad

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:39:40 -0400

This is reportedly Robert Redford's recipe. If he likes it, you very well may too! :D -- posted by Sharon123

Basic Vinaigrette

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:01:31 -0400

Based on a recipe from Jordan Maerins book, Raw Foods for Busy People. Jordan advises, Keep this one handy. It makes a great marinade too. Jordan suggests marinating cherry tomatoes or mushrooms, or any other vegetable of your choice, in the Basic Vinaigrette for three hours at room temperature, stirring often, or overnight in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, to enjoy as a salad garnish, or as munchies at any time of day. I havent tried this yet. -- posted by mersaydees

Magic Summer Sauce! Makes: Devil Eggs, Chicken/Potato/Mac Salad

Fri, 01 May 2009 02:47:54 -0400

That's right. Make this 1 sauce (it makes a lot of sauce, so this is perfect if you're having a BBQ) - and you can use it to make 5 summer favorites all at the same time: Chicken Salad, Macaroni Salad (pasta salad) Potato Salad, Egg Salad, Chicken Salad AND if there's any left over - make some Deviled eggs! -- posted by BBCFan

Red Onion and Poppy Seed Salad Dressing

Wed, 06 May 2009 17:42:34 -0400

I got this from a lady at church who served it for lunch. At least four of us mobbed her the minute we tasted it (luckily she'd brought copies). It's almost like a cross between vidalia onion dressing and regular poppy seed dressing. It's sweet, creamy, and tangy all in one! This recipe yields enough to fill a small-ish mason jar. Cook time is chill time. -- posted by EmJoMay

Emerald City Salad

Fri, 08 May 2009 15:40:56 -0400

PCC is the local co-op in Seattle, Washington. They make this wonderful salad and I hope you will enjoy it too! -- posted by Sharon123

Springtime Salad With Strawberries

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:35:44 -0400

I brought this salad to Easter dinner, and it was a huge hit! One of those times when you are sorry when the leftovers are gone, and our hostess asked me to leave some of it behind with them. Sweeter than average. On the first batch, I added smashed strawberries to the dressing, but they clogged up the pouring jar's opening, so use discretion on that one according to what vessel you are using! Candied nuts would probably also be good. -- posted by Laura Meehan

Shallot Vinaigrette

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:53:41 -0400

From South of the Fork, Jr. League of Dallas. Here for safe keeping. -- posted by Oolala

French Salad Dressing

Sun, 17 May 2009 02:55:26 -0400

Tastes just like the store bought bottles--just more fresh. So easy and fast, this recipe will make you wonder why you bothered paying so much for those little bottles of French all of these years. -- posted by mojoloh

French Antilles Vinaigrette

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:07:39 -0400

Posting for Zaar World Tour 5 for the Carribbean. I found this on another site. -- posted by Realtor by day, Chef by night

Japanese Carrot-Ginger Salad Dressing

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:27:17 -0400

This is a fabulous "orange dressing" commonly found in Japanese restaurants. The recipe is from Ichiban, a San Diego sushi restaurant & it was written up in an old Gourmet Magazine (November 1994). Recipe makes about 4 1/4 cups dressing. -- posted by blucoat

Sunny Day Jicama-Orange Salad

Wed, 20 May 2009 13:55:03 -0400

Posted for ZWT5 from care2.com site. Interesting that it has allspice in it. Notice that you chill the dressing but not necessarily the assembled salad. And it might not taste quite the same without silty, white glowing sand stuck between your toes and the near promise of a turquoise swim, but you can always imagine. -- posted by WiGal

Lindas Creole Vinaigrette

Fri, 22 May 2009 01:30:34 -0400

Posted for ZWT5, from Linda McCartneys 'World Of Vegetarian Cooking'. The Cajun Spice mix used is recipe#373544 -- posted by Karen Elizabeth

Cucumber Salad With Tahini Dressing

Mon, 25 May 2009 22:30:38 -0400

This is a vegan no salt recipe from The No Salt Cookbook. If your diet can tolerate salt, simply add salt to taste! Feel free to throw in some onions and some red peppers too! -- posted by JanuaryBride

Fruit and Feta Salad

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:50:38 -0400

A delicious blend of feta cheese and fruits. Lime dressing gives the perfect punch. Perfect for summer lunches and dinners. A family recipe -- posted by Earl&Chai

Broccoli Crunch With Creamy Almond Dressing

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:38:37 -0400

Tiny green florets, crisp apples, crunchy shallots, candied nuts and slivered red onions are tossed in a barely sweet, creamy almond vinaigrette. Find the freshest broccoli you can and be sure not to overcook them, you just want to blanch them quickly. A wonderful mix of crunch and color! You can make the components ahead of time, but don't dress the salad until you are ready to serve it; preserving the various crunches. Adapted from 101 Cookbooks. -- posted by Sharon123

Pear Parsley Salad Dressing

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:10:19 -0400

I have a huge parsley plant in our backyard that came back from last year and so have been looking for ways to utilize this super nutritious green herb in different dishes. I came up with this Pear Parsley Dressing which my family enjoyed quite a bit. http://www.elanaspantry.com/pear-parsley-salad-dressing/ -- posted by Elana's Pantry

Bibb Salad With Basil Green Goddess Dressing

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:37:37 -0400

Green goddess dressing was invented in the 1920's at San Francisco's Palace Hotel as a tribute to William Archer's hit play, The Green Goddess. It gets it's bright green color from lots of fresh green herbs. This dressing was originally made with tarragon, but has been updated with basil, which actually has more flavor! Delicious on green salad, but also great served with vegetables like asparagus and broccoli. Adapted from the Barefoot Contessa at Home cookbook. -- posted by Sharon123

Gluten Free Asian Salad Dressing

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:07:03 -0400

This Asian Dressing is a family favorite. Now that our garden is in full gear we are having home grown salads at least once a day. In order to keep things interesting, I've come up with a variety of salad dressings and this one has stuck. I kid you not when I say that the boys fight over the last drops. http://www.elanaspantry.com/asian-salad-dressing/ -- posted by Elana's Pantry

Beet Salad With Walnut Dressing & Crumbled Bleu Cheese

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:30:47 -0400

Uncooked beets have a texture that is very similar to that of raw carrots. This is an easy and delicious salad that takes very little time. Grated fresh beets are tossed with walnuts and a simple vinaigrette, and arranged on a plate of tender salad greens. The bleu cheese pairs nicely with the beets. For a main dish salad, add chicken. Give it a try, you're sure to agree that THE 'BEET' GOES ON!! -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Smoky Citrus Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:33:49 -0400

I found this recipe in an ad in the newspaper years ago. I love the combination of the citrus with the thyme and liquid smoke. Use it on a nice green salad maybe with fresh berries in it! Tasty! -- posted by Garlic Chick

Tomato, Cucumber and Feta Salad

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:17:19 -0400

A typically Greek salad, this has caramelized garlic to spark it up a bit! From Cat Cora's Kitchen cookbook. -- posted by Sharon123

Lime Dressing for Fish And/Or Vegetables

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:38:54 -0400

This dressing came from a Better Homes and Gardens recipe of Ahi Tuna and cooked vegetables served cold. The entire recipe seemed like too much work for the results, but the lime dressing was to die for! -- posted by Donna Matthews

Spring Sunshine Salad With Citrus Parmesan Dressing

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:46:08 -0400

Recipe from Heidi Swanson. She has some great recipes! -- posted by Sharon123

Fresh Fruit With Strawberry Cream Cheese Dressing

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:03:24 -0400

Serve as a fruit salad or dip. Prep time includes prepping fruit slices. -- posted by gailanng

Maple Ginger Vinaigrette

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:31:45 -0400

This vinaigrette is a huge hit whenever I serve it. It has a hint of sweetness balanced out by Asian inspired soy-ginger flavorings. Toss with some spring mix and spiced piecans for a restaurant worthy salad. -- posted by lilsweetie

Light Poppy Seed Dressing

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:58:04 -0400

Low cal, low fat version of Poppy Seed Dressing. Great on salad greens topped with strawberries, mandarin oranges and sugared chopped almonds. -- posted by Katherine J

Cabbage and Sesame Slaw

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:11:52 -0400

From Real Simple, an accompaniment to grilled meat. Napa cabbage is very pretty, but regular cabbage tastes just fine. A citrusy twist on a summer favorite. -- posted by duonyte

Healthy Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:43:57 -0400

This is a recipe from "Phoenix Home and Gardens Magazine". I like to make it once in a while for a green salad - it's delicious, healthy and so simple to make. Zest the lime a little if you want extra flavor. Adjust the cilantro to your tastes. -- posted by Garlic Chick

Asian Slaw With Spicy Thai Vinaigrette

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:57:57 -0400

A delicious spicy slaw adapted from a recipe courtesy of Joe's Farm Grill in Gilbert, Arizona. this is a burger joint that grows most of the food they use and has awesome food! Adapted from Guy Fieri's cookbook, "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Guy says the slaw is most amazing! Enjoy! -- posted by Sharon123

Chopped Romaine & Cucumber Salad With Yogurt Dressing

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:54:12 -0400

This crunchy, flavor-packed salad is one of the most-requested recipes at the award-winning restaurant, Oleana, and was printed in Chef Ana Sortun's cookbook, "Spice: Flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean". -- posted by blucoat

Carrot Salad With Raisins, Apple, Pineapple and Nuts

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:42:32 -0400

This is a nutritious salad that is equally as tasty with a sandwich or your favorite casserole. The tangy citrus flavors enhance this favorite salad combination. -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Mixed Herb Salad With Borage : La Salade De Plusieurs Herbes

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:58:51 -0400

A delightful old French salad recipe, which uses fresh aromatic herbs with fresh lettuce leaves and a simple dressing. Serve this with poached salmon or cold chicken for an elegant dinner party dish. Adapted from a 16th century French translation of a book originally written in Latin in 1474. NB: Borage is an excellent culinary herb and can be used in a variety of ways. Borage is far better used fresh, as the flavour and colour deteriorate when dried and some essential oils lost. Traditional recipes recommend borage leaves and seeds, together with fennel in salads for increasing the milk supply in nursing mothers. The leaves and flowers are still added for flavour and garnish to wine cups, Pimms and gin-based summer cocktails and the flowers are still candied for confectionary as cake and ice cream decorations. -- posted by French Tart

Greek 3-Bean Salad: Worthy of a a Fine Greek Restaurant

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:54:20 -0400

Serve this delightful combination of beans, crumbly feta cheese and plump kalamata olives as a side dish or as a light meal with some crusty bread to sop up the leftover olive oil. Makes an excellent summer lunch served with ice cold Mythos Greek beer! -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Like-Earl's Santa Fe Salad

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:11:45 -0400

This hearty salad combines all the necessary components for a great dish with the sweet dates complementing the tart Peanut Lime dressing. I created this recipe to copy our local West Vancouver Earl's version in 2005. Sliced blackened chicken is excellent with this salad. -- posted by Ronalynne

Easy Tomato, Red Onion, and Kalamata Olive Summer Salad

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:42:24 -0400

This refreshingly-light summer salad is my absolute favorite way to enjoy vine-ripened summer tomatoes. It's a quick and easy tummy-satisfying dish on a warm midday when the last thing I want to do is turn on the stove. The juicy tomatoes, sweet onions and rich-tasting Kalamatas are dressed simply with olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh herbs, salt and pepper. If desired, add whatever other garden veggies you enjoy - our family loves cucumbers; or add a slice of feta and some sliced green peppers and you've got a Greek village salad! Don't forget the crusty Italian bread to mop up the tomato and vinaigrette juices. -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Curried Quinoa Salad With Yogurt-Cumin Dressing

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:19:30 -0400

This is a "flexitarian" recipe - meaning, it's readily adaptable to a vegetarian/non-vegetarian version - a boon for those who have to deal with both in a household. While this recipe is vegetarian, the author, Dawn Jackson Blatner, says 4 ozs of cooked salmon or tuna can be used instead of the chickpeas. Check your quinoa package for prep information - usually quinoa needs to be washed to get rid of a bitter coating, although it sometimes comes pre-washed. -- posted by duonyte

Magic Mirin Dressing

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:28:12 -0400

Jill Dupleixs favourite vinaigrette for green salads and vegetables. -- posted by English_Rose

Hot White Bean Salad

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:55:05 -0400

A great side of beans, or serve as a salad on top lettuce. Pol Martin Cookbook. -- posted by daisygrl64

Dill Sauce

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:10:55 -0400

This healthy dill sauce is delicious with salmon or shrimp, new potatoes and sugar snap peas - it also livens up a mixed leaf salad. -- posted by English_Rose

Tofu Caesar Dressing

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:36:23 -0400

This dressing uses silken tofu and light mayonnaise, which provide creaminess without the fat of regular mayonnaise. From Canadian Living Magazine. -- posted by daisygrl64

Lemon Herb Dressing

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:42:51 -0400

This fresh dressing is tasty tossed with warm peas or asparagus. Honey sweetens the lemon so you can get away with using half the oil that you would traditionally. Canadian Living Magazine. -- posted by daisygrl64

Greek Cucumber Summer Salad

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:49:02 -0400

This is the perfect blend of fresh summer vegetables, with yummy feta cheese, and a great and simple dressing. Adapted from BH&G magazine. Submitted by CKeeter. -- posted by Sharon123

Citrus Salad Dressing

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:52:22 -0400

This is a sweet, tart, sparkling, fresh salad dressing. Give it a try on your fresh summer greens. -- posted by Realtor by day, Chef by night

Greek Summer Salad: Strawberries and Feta on Mixed Baby Greens

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:37:30 -0400

Bring the taste of the sun drenched Mediterranean to your dinner table with this delicious Greek summer salad. The sweet and tart flavors of the strawberries play well against the savory kalamatas, and the hint of lemon and herbs mixed with feta cheese and olive oil on a bed of greens. It makes an excellent summer lunch served with ice cold Mythos Greek beer! -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Jalapeno Dressing

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:53:59 -0400

We're about to begin pickling the jalapenos & serranos that are fixing to come out of the garden. Important to have good ways to use the bounty. Found this in The Times-Picayune. Bet it will make a taco salad something mighty special. -- posted by Buster's friend

Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette With Grilled Romaine

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:29:24 -0400

Simple light and Summer flavors. -- posted by SarasotaCook

Louisiana Sunburst Salad

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:37:05 -0400

A delightfully flavorful salad that give you a twist on taste with cinnamon and tabasco sauce. It's a tweaked recipe from Chef Robert Bruce at the Palace Café on Canal Street in New Orleans. If you don't have raspberry vinegar, you can soak a raspberry teabag in the required amount of regular vinegar overnight. I used Celestial Seasons Raspberry Zinger. Works great! -- posted by trishaj

Boston Lettuce Salad With Creamy Orange Shallot Dressing

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:32:28 -0400

I love salads! I love Boston lettuce, too. Give this one a try. It's refreshing and different. If you can, make the dressing several hours ahead or the day before so the flavors can blend. -- posted by Realtor by day, Chef by night

Honey-Roasted Pear Salad With Thyme and Verjus Dressing

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:33:56 -0400

An elegant and sophisticated salad that makes good use of verjus (verjuice) in the dressing. I use a local blue cheese, such as Roquefort in this salad; however, please do use a local blue cheese of your choice - any creamy or robust blue cheese will marry well with the pears and tart dressing. Verjuice, or verjus, is the juice of unripe grapes. This staple of French provincial cooking, a key ingredient in Dijon mustard, has the tartness of lemon juice and the acidity of vinegar, but the harshness of neither. Its delicate flavour is ideal for everything from stocks to sweet syrups - as long as you know what you're doing. Verjus was also a common ingredient used in English cooking throughout the Middle Ages. I try to make a batch of verjus every year with the green grapes from my non-dessert grape vine - as I love cooking with it. This recipe came from an old copy of Bon Appetit magazine from 2005. Prep time includes the time it takes the pears to cool. -- posted by French Tart

The Realtor's Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:02:12 -0400

I love this dressing! It's so creamy and delicious! If you are out of buttermilk, you can substitute 1/4 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup milk. I have done that many times with very good results. This one tastes great either way. Make it the day before you plan to use it if you can. That way the flavors will have time to blend. -- posted by Realtor by day, Chef by night

Broccoli Pasta Salad

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:38:59 -0400

Quick and easy. -- posted by Cali Mom In Vegas

Spicy Peanut Thai Vegetable Salad

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:24:08 -0400

This is a very easy, amazingly tasty vegetable salad that takes minutes to make. The combination of all the greens, reds, orange and yellows in the vegetables make a wonderful presentation. It's the vinaigrette that brings all the veggies together. You can use any veggies you happen to have on hand; I think it would be great with tomatoes and lightly cooked asparagus. I made it at the last minute for a picnic with the veggies I had in my vegetable bin - everyone raved. I made it the next day for a work luncheon and had the same reviews. -- posted by Eight West

Fennel and Cabbage Slaw-Vegetarian

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:29:06 -0400

A popular recipe from Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian Episode: Bird on a Budget. I have changed it to make it vegetarian, using veggie bacon instead of real bacon. Enjoy! :O) -- posted by Sharon123

Deep-Fried Eggplant Croutons With a Salad!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:51:18 -0400

From Big Daddy's House, Dishes with Dad episode. If you like eggplant, you gotta try this! -- posted by Sharon123

Fresh Figs With Stilton and Walnuts in a Honey Drizzle Dressing

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:59:58 -0400

A new fig recipe for this year! Similar to my Recipe #250866 but with blue cheese and a honey drizzle dressing. I like to tuck a few fig leaves amongst the salad for colour........but please do wipe them first! Serve these figs with crusty bread, some mixed herb and salad leaves.......and a glass of chilled wine. Quantities for figs depend on the size; allow one or two large figs per person or, between three and six for medium to small figs.This makes a fabulous dinner party starter, or a light salad for lunch..........I sometimes serve this for the cheese course too, for something a little different. -- posted by French Tart

Soy Ginger Vinaigrette

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:31:50 -0400

Perfect for Asian themed salads, and reminiscent of those found in japanese steakhouses, this one was found in the Fall '09 Simply Homemade flyer. -- posted by Katzen

Tomato and Garlic Crouton Salad

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:51:34 -0400

Recipe courtesy Brian Boitano 2009--Show: What Would Brian Boitano Make?Episode: Handyman Special. Brian was a skating Olymipic champion who loves to cook and now has his own show. He served this to get into a supper club. What a hoot to watch Brian make his dishes. This one caught my eye! -- posted by Sharon123

Guy's Chipotle-Lime Slaw

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:48:29 -0400

Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri-Show: Guy's Big Bite Episode: Seafood Shack. It's easy and got a great kick! This is great on fish sandwiches! Enjoy! -- posted by Sharon123

Creamy Tahini Sauce/Salad Dressing

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:19:55 -0400

This is a nice and rich tahini-based salad dressing that goes great with romaine and butter lettuces, and also makes a nice garnish for falafels, veggie burgers, chickpea salads, and tons of other great vegetarian and/or Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. Serve with pita breads as a snack or appetizer. I used packaged tahini paste that I bought from a gourmet foods store that happened to be really good, but you can probably make your own too. NOTE: the lemon juice amounts shown are correct! It is 1/4 liquid cup plus an extra tablespoon. Also, you can add 1/4 tsp sugar if you find it too rough. -- posted by the80srule

Sesame-Soy Dressing for One

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:11:38 -0400

I had some soy ginger dressing but I had forgotten that I'd used it up and my chicken garden salad really cried out for it. I whipped this up and really like it. No ginger though. Note: I made this low calorie but one may find this dressing does not stick to the salad well. If calories aren't a problem for you, replace the water with a mild oil such as canola and add water if needed after tasting. -- posted by Chef Tweaker

El Torito Vinaigrette Dressing

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:27:43 -0400

I've been making this dressing for about 20 years now; it's especially good on tostada salads or just a simple green dinner salad. The recipe is from the El Torito Restaurant in Los Angeles and was published in the LA Times reader request column. -- posted by lynnski / LA

Century Plaza Low-Calorie Buttermilk Dressing

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:49:06 -0400

The Century Plaza Hotel is an upscale hotel located in the Century City area of Los Angeles. Their chef has concocted this dressing recipe for patrons who want a creamy salad dressing that is not too high in calories. The hotel claims it's about 10 calories per tablespoon. The recipe was published several years ago in the reader request column of the Los Angeles Times. -- posted by lynnski / LA

Confetti Cole Slaw With Cilantro

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 01:51:58 -0400

This recipe is traditionally called "California Cole Slaw", but I made some changes by reworking the recipe. The pretty contrast of colors reminded me of confetti, hence the name. I found the original version "California Cole Slaw" recipe while going through my deceased mother-in-laws recipes. Thought I'd make a couple ingredient changes and wala. Here's the finished product. It is even kid friendly. Hope you enjoy it. -- posted by Chef Angie S.

Creamy Healthy Ranch Dressing

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:23:24 -0400

This is great to toss your salad or as a dip for those vegetables. So good and so good for you. -- posted by Sage

Easy Italian Dressing

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:28:06 -0400

I L.O.V.E using Italian dressing, but the store bought kind can be a little salty. I found this on another website, and it is so good... you'll want to put it on everything. You can very the dry ingredients, I use whatever I think smells good and whatever I have. Instead of a fancy bottle, I use a left-over dressing bottle to store it... double the "mixing" recipe and it works fine. The dry should last you a long time. -- posted by MamaMount

Chili's Ranch Dressing

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:49:02 -0400

I love Chili's ranch dressing. I use this ranch recipe with everything. :) Sometimes I put smoked paprika in it for an extra kick. :) -- posted by fatefellshort0626

El Torito Southwestern Caesar Salad

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:12:55 -0400

El Torito Restaurant's Caesar salad has been a popular favorite for decades; I obtained the recipe in 1994 when it was published in the Los Angeles Times and have made it many times since. The recipe contains some Mexican ingredients such as pepitas, which are roasted pumpkin seeds, avilable at Trader Joes, as well as at Mexican markets. The cotija cheese ia a Mexican grating cheese. If not available use any hard grating cheese such as Parmesan. -- posted by lynnski / LA

Creamy Cucumber Salad Dressing

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:37:20 -0400

Delicious dairy-free version of cucumber dressing. I liked to use 2 small cucumbers, rather than 1 large because of the seeds. IF using a large or non-organic cucumber, make sure there is no wax on the peel, and scrap some of the seeds out! For a thicker, creamier dressing add more cashews and less water; for a thinner, lighter dressing add more water and fewer nuts. -- posted by Kozmic Blues

Gold Salad Dressing

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:21:23 -0400

This is a great salad dressing that I found in a raw cookbook. It's a thin dressing, but I think thin dressings coat the salad better. I use a little more honey than it calls for (about an extra tablespoon or so). I use an electric juicer to squeeze the lemons, which makes the prep time very quick. This recipe makes 4 cups and will last over a week in the refrigerator.. -- posted by Chef Schellies

Healthy Caesar Dressing

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:28:34 -0400

a great tasting alternative to traditional Caesar dressing. Guilt free and safe for kids too. My own version modified from several recipes that weren't 'quite right'. -- posted by Sugarledge

Colorful Vegetarian Spinach Salad

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:42:33 -0400

Fresh, healthy, tasty and satisfying. My husband always asks for seconds! -- posted by Health-Minded Chef in Beijing

Creamy Avocado Dressing

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:52:52 -0400

This dressing is great for both green salads and chopped salads, and I made a combination of both to serve with our salad, using greens from our garden and cubes of cucumber. http://www.elanaspantry.com/creamy-avocado-dressing/ -- posted by Elana's Pantry

Green Bean-And-Roasted Red Pepper Salad

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:40:07 -0400

Private chef Michael Emmanuel's late-harvest salad gets its surprisingly meaty richness from the sliced red bell peppers he roasts in a clay oven, a broiler also works well. F&W Magazine - From: Ultimate Napa Wine & Pizza Party - October 2009 edition. ;) -- posted by Manami

Dry Town Cafe's Sun-Dried Caesar Salad

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:45:14 -0400

From the cookbook Greens, Glorious Greens. This is definitely not a traditional caesar salad, but it yummy in its own right. -- posted by Eat Your Vegetables!

Green Salad With Dried Figs and Nuts

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:10:16 -0400

From the Oct. 23, 2009 issue of Athens Plus Magazine. -- posted by ThatSouthernBelle

Maya Angelou's Cold Potato Salad

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:37:01 -0500

Made on the Today show and in the cookbook Today's Kitchen cookbook! I haven't made this yet, put here for safekeeping. Will make soon though, it looks so good! Cook time is about the time it takes to cook the potatoes. -- posted by Sharon123

My Greek Salad

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:47:39 -0500

I don't remember where I got this recipe, but the dressing is sooooo good!!! The measurements make A LOT....it is what I used when making it for parties, so if you need only a small amount, please cut it down. -- posted by Brisket in Roses

Hearts of Iceberg Lettuce With Ranch Dressing

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:20:18 -0500

I love salads, and this is no exception. -- posted by Andi of Longmeadow Farm

Grilled Fig & Arugula Salad With Gorgonzola Toasts

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:10:15 -0500

From Cooking Light's special on Monticello-inspired recipes. This looks like it's too fancy and complicated for me to make, but looks delicious if someone else would make it for me! ;) Or if you have an actual grill; I live in the ghetto and could put a holey trash can lid over the stove. I don't know what "peasant bread" is but I assume it'd be a small baguette type of bread. I'm not a fan of balsamic vinegar, I'd probably use red wine vinegar or a different kind of dressing, but posting as is for those who like it. BTW, you'll need at least 6 grilling skewers for this. Probably strong 8" metal ones that could pierce figs. I wonder if I could make this work with a portable George Foreman grill! -- posted by the80srule

Asian Citrus Salad

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:33:55 -0500

This would be great for a holiday meal, or anytime! If you can find them, use blood oranges. They are just coming into season! Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine. -- posted by Sharon123

Salad Greens With Italian Dressing

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:50:37 -0500

Plain and simple. -- posted by Lori Mama

Elegant Almond Rice Salad

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:17:12 -0500

This is an elegant and excellent salad to take to a Potluck. Its taste is wonderful. Enjoy it. -- posted by pinky kookie

Sunrise Salad

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:30:56 -0500

When life hands you beets and carrots there's a salad in your future! This colorful, delicious combination is great as a side salad or a whole meal. A food processor makes this quick and easy. -- posted by Glori-B

Parsley Vinaigrette

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:07:17 -0500

This is my mom's recipe and it keeps for a long time. It yields approximately 2 cups. For many yummy salads -- posted by Chef #635382

Biggest Loser White House Salad

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:21:39 -0500

Nov. 3, 2009, the cast and contestants from the NBC competition weightloss show The Biggest Loser harvested veggies from the White House Kitchen Garden with Food Initiative Coodinator Sam Kass, then went into the kitchen to "cook" it with Kass and Executive Chef Cris Comerford. -- posted by Sharon123

Tangy Blueberry Vinaigrette

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:05:12 -0500

A different and colorful salad dressing, not too oil-heavy. And it's vegan! I can get sunflower oil cheaply from a Mexican grocer nearby but if you can't find it, canola oil or salad oil will work in a pinch. I prefer to use frozen blueberries because I think the consistency's better plus I don't have to sift through them for moldy/rotten berries (and cost and storage reasons) but I'm sure fresh blueberries would work great too. -- posted by the80srule

Tangy Blueberry Vinaigrette

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:28:37 -0500

Picante Ranch Dressing

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:16:31 -0500

I tried to make a dressing similar to the one they give you with the taco salad at Qdobo. This came out different but still tasty. Yields a little over 2 cups. -- posted by the80srule

Cold Sesame Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:59:53 -0500

This wonderful Asian noodle salad is from "Perfect Party Food" by Diane Phillips, who is known as the Do-Ahead Diva. I've attended cooking classes taught by Ms. Phillips and she is an awesome cook and instructor. I love the way she provides Do-Ahead tips throughout the recipe instructions. I have all her cookbooks, but in my humble opinion, Perfect Party Food (a James Beard Award winner) is her best. -- posted by Cookin'Diva