Best 20 Homemade Dressing Recipes

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle on the salt and mash it into a paste with a fork.
• In a bowl, combine the garlic paste, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, dill, chives, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vinegar, paprika, cayenne and hot sauce. Add the buttermilk to desired consistency and mix to combine, tasting frequently and adjusting seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving, thinning with more buttermilk if needed.

PASTA SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
• In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, pepperoni, provolone cheese, red onion, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olives, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
• In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal jar, and shake well.
• Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad, and toss to coat. Cover, and chill 8 hours in the refrigerator

HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise and buttermilk in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. Add parsley, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dill, and pepper; whisk until blended together. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have melded, about 20 minutes.

HOMEMADE CATALINA DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend sugar, red wine vinegar, canola oil, ketchup, paprika, onion powder, celery flakes, and seasoning blend together in a blender until smooth.

HOMEMADE HONEY-MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first five ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until smooth and creamy. Store in the refrigerator.

HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix well. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve.
• Keeps refrigerated for up to a week.

HOMEMADE ITALIAN SUB DRESSING RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Place the vinegar, mustard, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic and shallots in a blender or food processor. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle the olive oil through the blender top or feed tube until the dressing is combined and emulsified. Adjust the seasoning if necessary; add more oil if you want it less acidic. Store the dressing up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING MIX

Steps:

• Combine the first five ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 4 batches (about 3/4 cup)., For salad dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk and 3 tablespoons mix. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: about 2 cups., For dip: In a small bowl, combine sour cream and 3 tablespoons mix. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with assorted crackers and fresh vegetables.

BEST HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix every thing together. Can be served immediately although is better if it chills for an hour or more.

HOMEMADE FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine sugar, oil, ketchup, vinegar, onion, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender; puree until dressing is smooth. Transfer dressing to a resealable container.
• Pierce garlic clove with a tooth pick; drop garlic into the dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CAESAR SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the Caesar dressing: Beat the egg yolks in a large mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy and garlic and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture emulsifies. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready for use.
• For the croutons: Cut the baguette on an angle to create thin, oval slices about 1/4-inch thick. On a large baking sheet, arrange the slices evenly. Brush the bread with olive oil and top with the Parmesan and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until the Parmesan is melted and the croutons are golden brown around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container if not using immediately.
• For the salad: Core the romaine and trim the top 1/2 inch off the leaves. Fan the leaves out on a serving plate (or chop into 1/2-inch pieces if you prefer). Sprinkle the Parmesan over the lettuce and drizzle the dressing on top. Top with 2 to 3 croutons per plate and serve.

COLORFUL KALE AND SPINACH SALAD AND HOMEMADE DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss kale, spinach, lettuce, carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper together in a large mixing bowl.
• Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; seal and shake until mixed completely. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING AND DIP MIX

Steps:

• Mix seasonings until well blended. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Shake to redistribute seasonings before using. Yield: 4 batches dressing or 2 batches dip (about 4 tablespoons mix).To prepare salad dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk and 1 tablespoon mix. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving. To prepare dip: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream and 2 tablespoons mix until blended. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.

FAMILY FAVORITE SALAD WITH HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING AND CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a chilled salad bowl, add the greens and lightly coat the inside of the bowl with Ranch Dressing. Add the Croutons and toss lightly. Garnish with the tomatoes, avocado and bacon, serve immediately.
• In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients and blend well with fork or stick blender. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except the bread, until well combined. Adjust the seasoning, if needed. Add in the bread and mix well with your hands, tossing to coat all sides of cubes. Pour out onto a baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Store in an airtight container.

HOMEMADE COLESLAW DRESSING

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, whisk the sugar, salt, mustard, paprika and egg yolks until smooth. Gradually whisk in water and vinegar. Cook and stir over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160° and mixture is thickened. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., Place the cabbage in a bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING AND DIP MIX

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and place in air tight jar.
• Stir one teaspoon of dressing/dip mix into 8 ounces of sour cream at a time to taste.
• Pour buttermilk into sour cream mixture until it is the desired thickness for dressing.
• Omit buttermilk for dip or use very little.
• This may also be added to a mayonnaise and buttermilk mixture if preferred or added to "soy" sour cream substitute with soy milk and a teaspoon of vinegar to make it vegan.

HOMEMADE ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid; cover and shake to mix thoroughly.
• Let stand at least 2 hours to blend seasonings.
• Shake well before using.
• Wonderful on Italian lettuce salad.

HOMEMADE MUSTARD SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together the sugar, flour, mustard, salt, vinegar, water and egg.
• Cook in a double boiler until thick; allow to cool. Mix with equal parts mayonnaise and stir into potato salad.

EASY HOMEMADE CORNBREAD DRESSING IN THE CROCK POT

Steps:

• 1. Cook your cornbread a day or two before you need it. Once cooked, crumble and spread on a cookie sheet to dry.
• 2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, broth, soup, and eggs. Set aside.
• 3. In a large bowl, add cornbread, stuffing, sage, and poultry seasoning. Mix well. Add onions and celery. Mix well. This recipe does not need added salt.
• 4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix well.
• 5. Place a cooking bag in Crock Pot. Pour dressing into the bag. Place sliced margarine on top of the dressing. (I used half a stick.) Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.

MAMA'S ICEBERG WEDGE WIH HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

Steps:

• For Dressing: Whisk mayo, ketchup, egg, relish and seasonings.
• To assemble salad: Cut lettuce into 4 wedges, taking out any hard pieces. Place each on a plate and top with dressing, bacon and tomato.