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Never Buy Salad Dressing Again (Make These Instead)

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Note: Vinaigrettes will stay good in the fridge for about 2 weeks. Creamy dressings will be closer to 7-10 days.

*Mustard Balsamic Vinaigrette*
Ingredients:
▪60g (1/4c) balsamic vinegar
▪20g (1T) honey
▪20g (4t) grainy mustard
▪20g (2T) finely minced shallots (rinsed)
▪2 cloves garlic (smashed)
▪10-12 cranks of fresh cracked black pepper
▪210g (1c) extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, mustard, shallots, garlic, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while continuously whisking to create an emulsion.

PAIR WITH: Arugula or spring mix

*Italian House Dressing*
Ingredients:
▪25g (2T) champagne vinegar
▪45g (3T) white distilled vinegar
▪15g (1T) sugar
▪5g (1t) salt
▪25g (5t) grainy mustard
▪1 garlic clove
▪10g (1T) bell pepper
▪A strong pinch each of oregano, basil, chili flake, and black pepper
▪20g (2-3T) red onion
▪250g (1c) neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil)

Instructions:
1. In a high-sided container, combine the champagne vinegar, white distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, grainy mustard, garlic clove, bell pepper, oregano, basil, chili flake, black pepper, and red onion.
2. Use an immersion blender to blend the ingredients until the onion, pepper, and mustard are fully broken down.
3. With the immersion blender running, slowly stream in the neutral oil to create an emulsion.

PAIR WITH: Little gem or Romaine
salad inspo: Chopped little gem, chopped salami, pepperoncinis, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozz, grated parm

*Caesar Dressing*
Ingredients:
▪1 egg yolk
▪1 garlic clove (slivered)
▪50g (1/4c) lemon juice
▪10g (2t) water
▪45g (1/3 cup) grated parmesan
▪1 (2oz/50g) can of anchovies, drained & rinsed
▪275g (1 1/4c) neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil)

Instructions:
1. In a high-sided container, combine the egg yolk, garlic, lemon juice, water, parm, & rinsed anchovies.
2. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth
3. With the immersion blender running, slowly stream in oil to create an emulsion.

PAIR WITH: Little gem, romaine, or raw kale
Composed salad inspo: chopped little gem, fried breadcrumbs, grated parm, chicken

*Poppy Seed Dressing
Ingredients:
▪25g (2T) champagne vinegar
▪55g (1/4c) white distilled vinegar
▪40g (2 1/2T) grainy mustard
▪15g (1T) mayo
▪40g (3T) sugar
▪3g (1/2t) salt
▪1g (1/3t) black pepper
▪235g (1c) neutral oil (e.g., avocado, canola oil)
▪15g (1 1/2T) poppy seeds

Instructions:
1. In a high-sided container, combine the vinegars, mustard, mayo, sugar, salt, & pepper. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth
2. With the immersion blender running, slowly stream in the oil to create an emulsion.
3. Once all the oil is incorporated, stir in the poppy seeds

PAIR WITH: bitter greens
salad inspo: frisee, blue cheese, shaved apples, toasted walnuts, shaved fennel

*Asian Peanut Ginger Dressing*
Ingredients:
▪20g (3T) ginger (grated)
▪5g (1t) garlic (grated)
▪90g (6T) rice vinegar
▪90g (5T) soy sauce
▪30g (1-2T) sriracha
▪50g (1/4c) sugar
▪45g (3T) sesame oil
▪110g (1/2 cup) creamy unsweetened peanut butter

Instructions:
1. In a high-sided container, combine the ginger, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, sugar, sesame oil, & peanut butter.
2. Blend with immersion blender until smooth

PAIR WITH:
salad inspo: shredded napa, red cabbage, romaine, shaved carrots, chopped peanuts, cilantro, chicken

*Ranch Dressing*
Ingredients:
▪1 large egg yolk
▪20g (2T) chopped and rinsed shallots
▪1 garlic clove (slivered)
▪15g (1T) lemon juice
▪5g (1t) salt
▪60g (1/4c) buttermilk
▪60g (1/4 cup) sour cream
▪240g (1 cup) neutral oil (e.g., avocado canola oil)

Instructions:
1. In a high-sided container, combine the egg yolk, shallots, garlic, lemon juice, salt, buttermilk, and sour cream. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth
2. With the immersion blender running, slowly stream in the oil to create an emulsion.

PAIR WITH: Little gem, romaine
salad inspo: fried breadcrumbs, pickled red onions, picked herbs

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Mustard Balsamic Vinaigrette
2:00 Italian House Dressing
3:31 Caesar
5:07 Poppyseed + staying hydrated
7:43 Asian Peanut Ginger
8:39 Ranch

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