Dressings
The Best Vinaigrette
Ingredients
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons rosé balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Add herbs such as garlic powder, basil leaves, or oregano (especially for a Greek salad).
Directions
Mix all ingredients.
Note: rosé balsamic is a unique vinegar. It has a sweet fruity note that makes for a light, nonintrusive vinaigrette. I get mine from a vendor at our farmers’ market. If you can’t find it at your regular grocery store, try a specialty food store or order it online.
Classic Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
1/2 c mayo
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 buttermilk
1 T lemon juice
1 medium diced shallot
1 t garlic powder
1 t mustard powder
2 t dried dill
2 t fresh oregano
1 t fresh thyme
Directions
Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Set in refrigerator for at least an hour.