Best Volumetrics House Dressing Recipes

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CITRUS-GINGER DRESSING (VOLUMETRICS)



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Make and share this Citrus-Ginger Dressing (Volumetrics) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 2m

Yield 6 tbsp., 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake vigorously until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 146.2, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 0.2

THE HOUSE SALAD



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Provided by Sara Forte

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Salad Dressing     Fall     Pomegranate     Lettuce     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large head butter or bibb lettuce
1 small jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks (roughly 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup large shavings Asiago or Parmesan cheese
House Dressing
2 1/2 tablespoons crème fraîche
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 scallion, white part only, finely chopped
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together the crème fraîche, olive oil, and honey. Add the scallion, vinegar, salt, and pepper and whisk again. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste, or a touch more vinegar if you prefer your dressing on the acidic side.
  • Gently pull the lettuce leaves from the head, making sure they are dry. Gently toss the leaves and jicama with the dressing. Assemble in a stack on each of 4 plates, starting with the largest leaves on the bottom to create a base. Garnish each salad with a quarter of the pomegranate seeds and the cheese shavings. Serve immediately.

HOUSE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Thomas Keller

Categories     Blender     Mustard     Salad Dressing     Vinegar

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine the mustard and vinegar in a blender and blend at medium speed for about 15 seconds. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup of the oil. Don't be tempted to add all the oil to the blender or the vinaigrette will become too thick. It should be very creamy.
  • Transfer the vinaigrette to a small bowl and, whisking constantly, slowly stream in the remaining 1 cup oil. (The dressing can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Should the vinaigrette separate, use a blender or immersion blender to re-emulsify it.)

BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING WITH 8 VARIATIONS



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Bottled salad dressing can be convenient but its expensive and often full of salt, sugar, and chemical additives. Making your own is simple and allows you to customize the seasonings to suit whatever meal you are preparing. The amounts given make about 1/4 cup and can be expanded infinitely for larger salads. It can be made several days ahead and kept in the fridge. Sorry about the slightly odd way of putting the ingredients for the creamy dressing variations. The recipe editor is picky about what it will accept.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 34

3 tablespoons oil (I prefer extra-virgin olive oil)
2 tablespoons vinegar (white, cider, wine, ..., not balsamic)
salt
black pepper (I prefer fresh-ground)
basic vinaigrette (use EVOO and red wine vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
basic vinaigrette (use canola or corn oil and cider vinegar)
1 tablespoon crumbled bacon
1/2 tablespoon finely minced onion
1 pinch celery seed (optional)
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard (optional)
1 -3 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 -3 teaspoon another sweetener, to taste
italian vinaigrette
1 teaspoon prepared mustard (I recommend Dijon or spicy brown)
1 -3 teaspoon honey (optional) or 1 -3 teaspoon another sweetener, to taste (optional)
basic vinaigrette
2 -3 tablespoons sour cream or 2 -3 tablespoons plain yogurt
basic creamy vinaigrette dressing
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
basic creamy vinaigrette dressing
1 garlic clove, put through press
fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch italian seasoning (optional)
3 tablespoons olive oil (I prefer extra-virgin)
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons oil (I prefer extra-virgin olive oil)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch italian seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • Shake all ingredients for your chosen variation together in a tightly-lidded container OR whisk together in a small bowl.
  • Let stand 10 minutes to rehydrate dried herbs and blend flavors.
  • Shake again then dress salad as desired.
  • Note -- I recommend the lemon dressing on spinach.
  • Note -- I recommend the Bacon Dressing, Mustard Dressing, and Balsamic Vinaigrette on strong greens such as escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.
  • Note -- The sweeter version of the mustard dressing is great for a vinegar coleslaw if you discover that you have accidentally gotten one of those occasional cabbages that are a touch on the bitter side.
  • Note -- feel free to play with other seasonings, more complex blends, flavored oils, and flavored vinegars. Once you've learned the technique you can customize your salad dressing to suit just about any meal.

VOLUMETRICS HOUSE DRESSING



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Creamy and exotic, a good dip for veggies as well. Toast the seeds before grinding, if you use whole spices.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced scallion
1 cup yogurt cheese (Greek yogurt)
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk or blend all ingredients together.

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