Best Creamy Salad Dressing Base Recipes

HEALTHIER CREAMY YOGURT SALAD DRESSINGS

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Recipe video above. Here's 5 very, very good creamy dressings made with yogurt instead of mayonnaise. All the flavour of their traditional mayo-based counterparts, but less fat and better for you! You might ditch that jar of mayo for good!

Provided by Nagi

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 41

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt (, preferably Greek)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic (, minced)
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup plain yogurt (, preferably Greek)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small garlic clove (, minced)
1/4 tsp EACH dried dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, black pepper
1/2 tsp EACH onion powder, mustard powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp white sugar
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup plain yogurt (, preferably Greek)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp vinegar
2 tsp white sugar
1/4 cup fresh chives (, finely chopped)
1/2 tsp garlic powder, onion powder
1/2 cup plain yogurt (, preferably Greek)
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tbsp cider vinegar
1/4 tsp EACH garlic powder, salt and pepper
1 cup plain yogurt (, preferably Greek)
1/2 garlic clove (, minced)
2 anchovy fillets or 3/4 tsp Anchovy paste ((Note 2))
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp white sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 - 4 tbsp milk ((adjust consistency))
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper

Steps:

Mix ingredients in a bowl. Set aside for 30 minutes+ to allow flavours to develop.
Use milk to adjust to desired consistency.
Blitz in a food processor until smooth. Use milk to adjust consistency.

CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 3/4 cup dresssing

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the parsley, parmesan and pecorino. Season with more salt and pepper. (The dressing will keep, refrigerated, up to 1 week.)

CREAMY GARLIC SALAD DRESSING

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Most commercial garlic dressings don't have enough garlic taste for me, but this one always hits the spot. The thick and creamy dressing will jazz up any salad. -Michele Odstrcilek of Lemont, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons sugar
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk and sugar. Stir in the onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CLASSIC COLESLAW WITH CREAMY DRESSING

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This tangle of cabbage and carrot is dressed with a balance of tangy mustard, mayonnaise, and creamy sour cream to create the standard slaw.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 small green cabbage, (about 1 3/4 pounds), finely shredded
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks or coarsely grated
1 small onion, coarsely grated (optional)

Steps:

Whisk together mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a small bowl. Refrigerate dressing, covered, until ready to use, or up to 2 days.
Put cabbage, carrots, and onion (if desired) in a large bowl. Pour in dressing, and toss thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, until slaw begins to soften, 1 to 2 hours. If not using immediately, refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days. Just before serving, toss coleslaw again.

EASY CREAMY SALAD DRESSING

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This is a super-simple salad dressing with cream and white balsamic vinegar. It tastes great with all sorts of leafy greens. I use sunflower oil or any other plain oil. Olive oil has too strong a taste.

Provided by Ursel

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes

Time 3m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

Combine balsamic vinegar, oil, sugar, and salt in a cup and mix well. Stir in cream and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 588.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g