{"id":147,"date":"2014-08-20T01:21:45","date_gmt":"2014-08-20T01:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tellingthetruth.info\/recipearls\/?page_id=147"},"modified":"2014-10-09T21:26:50","modified_gmt":"2014-10-09T21:26:50","slug":"dressings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tellingthetruth.info\/recipearls\/salads\/dressings\/","title":{"rendered":"~ Dressings"},"content":{"rendered":"

POPPYSEED DRESSING (for Fruit Salad)\u00a0\u00a0 (Helen Corbitt)
\n***FAMILY FAVORITE**<\/strong><\/p>\n

1-1\/2 c sugar
\n2 t dry mustard
\n2 t salt
\n2\/3 c vinegar
\n1-1\/2 t onion juice [can use store bought onion juice or make it by blending an onion, then straining it.]
\n2 c oil (NOT olive oil)
\n3 T poppy seeds<\/p>\n

Mix sugar, mustard, salt and vinegar in saucepan til sugar is dissolved.
\nAdd onion juice and stir thoroughly.
\nPour into blender or mixer bowl and add oil slowly, beating constantly til thick.
\nAdd poppy seeds and beat for a few more minutes. Store in cool place.
\nNOTE: If dressing separates, pour off clear part and start over, adding poppy seed mixture slowly. It will separate only if it gets too hot or too cold.
\nMakes 3-1\/2 cups.<\/p>\n

\n

HEAVENLY ORANGE SALAD DRESSING<\/strong><\/p>\n

COMBINE:
\n1 c\u00a0 vegetable oil
\n6 oz. can frozen Orange Juice
\n\u00bd c water
\n\u00bd c rice wine vinegar
\n2 t basil leaves<\/p>\n

Dressing keeps well in refrigerator for a long time.<\/p>\n

\n

GOOD SEASONS ITALIAN DRESSING MIX<\/strong>
\n[makes about 1\/2 c mix]<\/p>\n

1 T garlic salt
\n1 T onion powder
\n1 T sugar
\n1 T parsley
\n1 t pepper
\n1 t basil
\n1\/2 t Thyme
\n1\/4 t Celery salt
\n2T Oregano
\n2T salt
\n1\/4 c cider vinegar
\n2\/3 c oil
\n2T water
\n2T Dry Mix (above recipe)<\/p>\n

\n

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH DRESSING MIX<\/strong>
\nMakes (42) 1 Tablespoon servings.<\/p>\n

15 saltines, blended to powder
\n2 c dry minced parsley flakes
\n1\/2 c dry minced onion
\n1T dry dill weed
\n1\/4 c onion salt
\n1\/4 c onion powder
\n1\/4 c garlic salt
\n1\/4 c garlic powder<\/p>\n

To blended saltines, add parsley, onions, dill weed and blend again til powdered.
\nStir in rest of ingredients.
\nStore in container with tight-fitting lid at room temperature for 1 year.<\/p>\n

\n

BLUE CHEESE WEDGE SALAD DRESSING\u00a0 (Lone Star Steakhouse)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buttermilk
\nCanola Oil
\nGarlic powder
\nSalt
\nPepper
\nBleu cheese
\nDash sugar–optional.\u00a0 (Chess doesnt like sugar in it.)<\/p>\n

Will be runny.\u00a0 Serve over wedge of lettuce.<\/p>\n

\n

BASIC VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING<\/strong>
\nMakes 1\/2 to 2\/3 cup dressing which is ample for 6 1-cup servings of tossed greens.<\/p>\n

2-3 T vinegar or fresh lemon juice or a combination of both
\n1\/2 t dry mustard or
\n1 t Dijon mustard (optional)
\n1\/2 t salt;
\nFreshly ground pepper to taste
\n6 – 8 T olive oil or vegetable oil or a combination of both
\nNote: Measurements can be varied to your taste.<\/p>\n

Combine vinegar or lemon juice, optional mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl; whisk until salt has dissolved. Beat in-oil slowly.<\/p>\n

OR combine vinegar or lemon juice, salt & pep in a covered jar & shake vigorously til well combined; add oil & shake again.<\/p>\n

VARIATIONS:<\/strong>
\nOne clove minced garlic added to the Basic Vinaigrette or any of the variations gives a robust flavor. For just a hint of garlic flavor, crush the clove and add; remove before pouring dressing over greens.
\nOne T minced shallot or green onion is a delicious addition to serve over mixed greens or citrus fruits.<\/p>\n

Fresh or dried salad herbs added in proportions you want give an oppor\u00actunity to experiment. Fresh minced parsley, chives, celery & mint are some suggestions … start with 1 T.
\nAdd 1\/2 t crushed dried Italian herb seasoning or dill weed.
\nSeeds, especially toasted sesame seeds, are delicious variations in the basic dressing.
\nAdd 1 T toasted sesame seeds with 1t soy sauce to toss with strips of cooked meats or cheese for a whole meal salad.
\nFor a Basic French Dressing, add 1\/2 t paprika and 1\/2 to 1 t sugar.<\/p>\n

\n

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