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Ranch

Spinach Salad

Spinach Salad

  • 1/4 C. Buttermilk
  • 1/4 C. Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp chopped Parsley
  • 2 Tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 Tbsp. Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 Kosher Salt
  • Pinch of Garlic Powder
  • Dash of Hot Sauce

Spinach Salad

Spinach Salad

Spinach Salad

  • 3 Tbsp of bacon grease (or avocado oil)
  • 3 Tbsp of apple cider/ red wine vinegar 
  • 1 tsp grain mustard
  • 1 Tbsp honey 
  • Coarse salt and black pepper

Vigorously whisk all ingredients together in a sauce pan. Adjust to taste!

Cesear

Spinach Salad

Cesear

  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 4 Anchovies
  • 1/2 C. Olive Oil
  • Splash of Water

Blend all above ingredients in blender.

  • 1/2 C. Grated Parmesan (stir in at end)

French

Thousand Island

Cesear

  • 1/4 C. Olive Oil
  • 1/4 C. Water
  • 3 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 3 Tbsp Ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt

Italian

Thousand Island

Thousand Island

  • 4 Tbsp. Minced Red Onion             *soak in cold water for 15 min
  • 1 garlic Clove
  • 4 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp. Kosher Salt 

Chop and mash the above into paste, then whisk with the below:

  • 4 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 C. Olive Oil  

Thousand Island

Thousand Island

Thousand Island

  • 1/2 C. Mayonnaise
  • 1/3 C. Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. Sweet Picke Relish
  • 2 Tbsp. Chopped Chives
  • 1 chopped Hard boiled egg
  • 1/2 Lemon - Juiced

Balsamic vinaigrettes

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 1/2 C. Olive Oil

Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 1/2 C. Olive Oil

Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 C. Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 C. Olive Oil
  • 1/4 C. Vegetable Oil
  • 3 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Sugar

(This is amazing over fruit and whipped or ice cream)

Vinaigrette Variations

Vinaigrette (classic)

Shallot-White Wine Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette (classic)

  • 2 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 1/3 - 1/2 C. Olive Oil

Dijon Vinaigrette

Shallot-White Wine Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette (classic)

  • 3 Tbsp. Champagne Vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 1/2 C. Olive Oil

Shallot-White Wine Vinaigrette

Shallot-White Wine Vinaigrette

Shallot-White Wine Vinaigrette

  • 2 Tbsp. White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 minced shallot
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 1/3 - 1/2 C. Olive Oil

Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Shallot-White Wine Vinaigrette

  • 1 head of Garlic (top off, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in Foil, Roast at 400 for 35 min.  Cool, remove garlic from casing)
  • 2 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 1/3 - 1/2 C. Olive Oil
  • 3 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan

Bistro Bacon Vinaigrette

Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Vinaigrette

  • 2 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 1/3 - 1/2 C. Olive Oil

Add the below to the bleded items above

  • 1/3 C. crumbled Blue Cheese
  • 3 Slices of Bacon - cooked and Crumbled
  • 2 Tbsp. Chopped Chives

Mediterranean Vinaigrette

Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Vinaigrette

  • 2 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 1/3 - 1/2 C. Olive Oil

Crush the Cheese then whisk the below in to the mix above

  • 1/2 C. Crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. Parsley
  • 1 tsp dried Oregano
  • 1 diced Plum Tomato

Ranch / Spinach salad Variations

Bacon Ranch

Warm Bacon Dressing (For Spinach Salad)

Smokey Ranch

  • 1/4 C. Buttermilk
  • 1/4 C. Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp chopped Parsley
  • 2 Tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 Tbsp. Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 Kosher Salt
  • Pinch of Garlic Powder
  • Dash of Hot Sauce
  • 4 Slices of Crumbled Bacon (added in at the end)

Smokey Ranch

Warm Bacon Dressing (For Spinach Salad)

Smokey Ranch

  • 1/4 C. Buttermilk
  • 1/4 C. Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Lime - juiced
  • 2 Tbsp Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp. honey
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • Pinch of Garlic Powder

Warm Bacon Dressing (For Spinach Salad)

Warm Bacon Dressing (For Spinach Salad)

Warm Bacon Dressing (For Spinach Salad)

  • 8 slices of bacon
  • ½ C sugar
  • 3 tsp. Cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ C Water
  • ½ C White Vinegar

Creamy and Delicious

Buttermilk - Goat Cheese

Buttermilk - Goat Cheese

Buttermilk - Goat Cheese

  • 1/4 C Buttermilk
  • 3 oz. Softened goat cheese
  • 2 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Horseradish
  • 1 Tbsp. Chopped Dill (add at end)
  • 1 Tbsp. Chives (add at end)

Creamy Italian

Buttermilk - Goat Cheese

Buttermilk - Goat Cheese

  • 1/4 C Mayonnaise
  • 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Sour Cream
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp chopped parsley (stir in at end)

Creamy Balsamic

Buttermilk - Goat Cheese

Creamy Blue Cheese

  • 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 C Olive Oil (gradually add at end)

Creamy Blue Cheese

Creamy Blue Cheese

Creamy Blue Cheese

  • 1/4 C. Butter Milk
  • 1/4 C. Sour Cream
  • 1/2 C. Crumbled Blue Cheese
  • 1/2 Lemon - Juiced
  • Salt and Hot Sauce

Creamy Caper-Herb

Creamy Blue Cheese

Creamy Caper-Herb

  • 2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Minced Shallot
  • 2 Tbsp. Chopped Capers
  • 1 Tbsp Minced Chives
  • 1 Tbsp Minced Parsley
  • 1 Tbsp Minced Tarragon
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 C. Olive Oil

Creamy Curry

Creamy Blue Cheese

Creamy Caper-Herb

  • 1/3 C. Greek Yogurt
  • 1/3 C. Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Roasted Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp. Honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Asian Inspired

Asian Sesame

Avocado-Wasabi

Avocado-Wasabi

  • 1 Tbs. Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Grated Peeled Ginger
  • 3 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
  • 1/3 Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 tesp. salt and pepper

Avocado-Wasabi

Avocado-Wasabi

Avocado-Wasabi

  • 1/2 Avocado 
  • 1 1/2 tsp Wasabi paste
  • 3 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper
  • 1/4 C. Vegetable Oil

Carrot-Ginger

Avocado-Wasabi

Carrot-Ginger

  • 1 Chopped Carrot (cooked and pureed) 

*Reserve ½ of the cooking water and blend with the below

  • 2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp chopped Ginger
  • 1 tsp. Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Soy Sauce (Amino Acid)
  • 1 tsp. Sesame Oil
  • ½ of the cooking water mentioned above

Miso - Ginger

Miso - Ginger

Carrot-Ginger

  • 1 Tbsp. Miso Paste
  • 1 Tbsp. Grated Peeled Ginger
  • 2 Limes - Juiced
  • 1/2 Clove Garlic
  • 1 chopped Scallion
  • 1 tsp. Sriracha 
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 C. Vegetable Oil

Spicy Thai

Miso - Ginger

Peanut-Lime

  • 1/4 C. Lime Juice
  • 1 Tbsp. Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. Sriracha Sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 C. Vegetable Oil

Peanut-Lime

Miso - Ginger

Peanut-Lime

  • 1/4 C. Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 3 Tbsp. Water
  • 1 Lime - Juice
  • 1 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Chopped Peeled Ginger
  • 2 tsp. soy sauce
  • 2 tsp. Honey

Nuts over Dressing!

Basil-Walnut

Basil-Walnut

Basil-Walnut

  • 3 Tbsp. Roasted Walnuts
  • 3 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 C. Fresh Basil
  • 1 Clove of Garlic
  • 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 3/4 C. Olive Oil

Maple-Walnut

Basil-Walnut

Basil-Walnut

  • 1/4 C. Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 C. Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp.Chopped toasted walnuts

Orange-Walnut

Orange-Walnut

Orange-Walnut

  • 2 Tbsp. Orange Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Sherry Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. of kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp. Walnut Oil
  • 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil

Hazelnut-Herb

Orange-Walnut

Orange-Walnut

  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. Cider Vinegar
  • 1/3 C. Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/3 C. Hazelnut Oil
  • 1/4 C. Chives
  • 1/4 C. Dill

Fruit Inspired dressings

Bourbon Peach

Bourbon Peach

Bourbon Peach

  • 1/2 C. Chopped peaches
  • 1 Tbsp. Bourbon
  • 1 tsp.Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp. Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/3 C. Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 C. Toasted Pecans (stir in at the end)

Cuban Mojo

Bourbon Peach

Bourbon Peach

  • 5 Chopped garlic cloves
  • 1/3 C. Olive Oil

Sautee for 30 seconds and let cool.

  • 1/4 C. Orange Juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
  • 1/2 tsp.Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped Parsley

Mango-Lime

Bourbon Peach

Red Rasberry

  • 1 Mango - peeled and chopped
  • 1 Lime (juice and zest)
  • 1 tsp of Dijon Mustard
  • pinch of sugar and salt
  • 1/4 C. Rice Vinegar
  • 1/2 C. Vegetable Oil

Red Rasberry

Spiced Mango Chutney

Red Rasberry

  • 2 Tbsp. Raspberry Vinegar
  • 1 Chopped Shallot
  • 1 tsp. Honey
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/3 C. Olive Oil
  • 1/2 C. Raspberries

Spiced Mango Chutney

Spiced Mango Chutney

Spiced Mango Chutney

  • 2 Tbsp. Mango Chutney
  • 1 Tbsp. Lime Juice
  • 1/2 tsp. ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 1/2 C. Vegetable Oil

Watermelon Mint

Spiced Mango Chutney

Spiced Mango Chutney

  • 2 C. of Seeded Watermelon
  • 3 Tbsp Sherry Vinegar
  • 1/3 C. Olive Oil
  • 1/3 C. Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp. of kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 C. torn Mint

Gourmet additions

Truffle

Roasted Red Pepper

Roasted Red Pepper

  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. Champagne Vinegar
  • 1 Minced Shallot
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt and Pepper
  • 1/3 C. Truffle Oil
  • 1/3 C. Olive Oil

Roasted Red Pepper

Roasted Red Pepper

Roasted Red Pepper

  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp. Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Sugar
  • 1/4 C. Olive Oil
  • 1/4 C. Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Jar of Roasted Red Peppers
  • 1 tsp. of Minced Rosemary

Green Goddess

Roasted Red Pepper

Green Goddess

  • 1/2 C. Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 C. Sour Cream
  • 1/2 C. Fresh Parsley
  • Lemon - Juiced
  • 2 Chopped Scallions
  • 3 Tbsp Chopped Tarragon
  • 3 Anchovies

Cucumber-Herb

Cajun-Scallion

Green Goddess

  • 2 C. of Seeded Cucumber
  • 3 Tbsp Sherry Vinegar
  • 1/3 C. Olive Oil
  • 1/3 C. Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp. of kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 C. torn Dill

Cajun-Scallion

Cajun-Scallion

Cajun-Scallion

  • 1 Egg
  • 2 tsp. Creole Mustard
  • 2 tsp. White Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/2 C. Olive Oil
  • 1/2 C. Chopped Scallions

Lemon

Cajun-Scallion

Cajun-Scallion

  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp. Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Sugar
  • 1/4 C. Olive Oil
  • 1/4 C. Vegetable Oil

Dips/marinades/dressings

Lemon - Dill

Lemon - Dill

Lemon - Dill

  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp. Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Sugar
  • 1/4 C. Olive Oil
  • 1/4 C. Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Tbsp. Chopped Dill

Olive

Lemon - Dill

Lemon - Dill

  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp. Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Sugar
  • 1/4 C. Olive Oil
  • 1/4 C. Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 C. Pitted Kalamata Olives
  • 1 1/2 Tsp. Fresh Thyme

Spicy Honey Mustard

Spicy Honey Mustard

Spicy Honey Mustard

  • 2 Tsp. Honey
  • 2 Tsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 2 TBsp. Lime Juice
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Lime Zest
  • 1/4 C. Olive Oil
  • 1/4 C. Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tsp. chopped thyme
  • 2 tsp. minced jalapeno

Poppy Seed

Spicy Honey Mustard

Spicy Honey Mustard

  • 1/2 Tbsp. Poppy Seeds
  • 3 Tbsp Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Honey (add up to 3-4 Tbsp to make very sweet)
  • 1 tsp. of kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. Dijon Mustard (optional)

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