Geoffrey Zakarian created this dressing specifically for a salad made with dandelion greens, which are known for their bitterness. In this case, the dressing's flavor needed to be no less strong and more complex. With...
Salad dressing recipes
Transform plain Greek yogurt into a light Mediterranean dip that goes well with almost any dish: meat, vegetables, poultry, grain side dishes, and even as a dipping sauce for appetizers. Just...
A quick homemade pesto is made with fresh basil, toasted almonds, Parmesan, and tomato pieces. The almonds are a worthy substitute for traditional pine nuts and add a hint of flavor to the pesto...
Spanish Manchego cheese is the perfect match for this variation of pesto sauce with almonds, parsley, and marjoram. The sauce has a milder flavor than traditional basil pesto, yet...
This versatile dressing is equally good for a simple green salad or a cold noodle dish. It's made with mayonnaise, soy sauce, dark sesame oil, and...
Try a basil pesto with new flavor notes, where almonds replace traditional pine nuts and Asiago cheese replaces Pecorino. The highlight of this sauce is the tomato. Dice it and...
This quick, velvety five-ingredient sauce adds a Thai flavor to salads, noodles, poultry, seafood, and even sandwiches. It requires no cooking; it's simply blended and can be stored in...
This sauce requires no cooking and whips up in a blender in no time. It can be refrigerated for up to four days. It's incredibly versatile and goes perfectly with vegetables, meat, poultry, or...
Just drizzle this tart vinaigrette over a leafy salad, and it'll shine! Beyond salads, use it with baked or steamed vegetables, boiled potatoes, fried fish...
This pesto version is made with a more savory version of watercress. Whisk the greens with pine nuts and Pecorino Romano cheese, then add white beans for texture. The flavor...
This pesto is based on fresh arugula. Its peppery flavor is perfectly complemented by walnuts and sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes. Prepare the pesto just before serving by blending everything together...
This pesto with almonds, fresh herbs, and pecorino cheese is served with vibrant slices of fresh tomatoes. Substitute parsley for the traditional basil, and to keep the sauce's flavor vibrant and intense,...
Once you try this homemade ranch dressing, you'll never go back to store-bought plastic bottles! It's delicious, contains no confusing ingredients, and, most importantly, incredibly easy to make. Everything you need...
This balsamic vinegar vinaigrette with basil and garlic is made with a 1:3 ratio of vinegar to oil, making it a stunning addition to your green salad. Drizzle it over...
This Green Goddess avocado salad dressing, made with mayonnaise and fresh herbs, is a great summer appetizer idea. It's perfect for dressing vegetable salads and as a side dish...
Kale pesto has a milder flavor than traditional basil pesto. It's a healthy and fiber-rich sauce for any pasta. Simply puree raw kale in a blender together...
This balsamic dressing, based on a simple vinaigrette, is a wonderful complement to any vegetable salad, and even tossing it with salad greens will be delicious. Balsamic...
The basic ingredients of the simplest classic vinaigrette dressing are olive oil and vinegar, which are added in a 3:1 ratio. You can use any vinegar you like: white wine vinegar or...
This vinaigrette is incredibly simple to make, yet boasts an incredibly rich, complex flavor from balsamic vinegar, garlic, and honey. It's perfect for any salad. You...
This Californian dressing is loaded with herbs: parsley, tarragon, basil, and chives. Everything is blended with mayonnaise and sour cream, resulting in a smooth,...
This refreshing Green Goddess dressing is a delicious way to use the bountiful harvest of early spring and summer greens. You can make it with any herbs you have on hand, combining them...
Avocado isn't a traditional ingredient in Green Goddess dressing, but it can be used to make an equally delicious, healthy, and low-calorie version. Avocado is a great substitute for higher-fat...
Green Goddess dressing gets its name from its pleasant hue, which comes from the abundance of fresh herbs: parsley, chives, and basil. This blend creates a luxurious and...
Traditional Greek tzatziki sauce is a delicious appetizer that can be served with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or simply with fresh bread. It's made with thick Greek yogurt, cucumber,...
Blue cheese salad dressing is a perfectly balanced blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, cream, and blue cheese, with a delicate, slightly piquant flavor. It's used as a dressing for a variety of...
This dressing lets you enjoy your favorite Caesar salad without the guilt of extra calories, and it's also perfect for vegetarians, as it's egg- and anchovy-free.
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Mediterranean aioli sauce is the perfect complement to fish, seafood, or vegetable dishes. Its main ingredients are garlic and olive oil. Aioli also contains egg yolk,...
Pasta sauces are a culinary art form, and perfecting them is never boring. Rigatoni, the short, tube-shaped Italian pasta, is perfect for infusing sauces. In...
French dressing is also called vinaigrette, or vinaigrette dressing, from the French word vinaigre, meaning vinegar. The types of vegetable oil and vinegar used may vary in different recipes. They are mixed in...
This healthy version of a favorite Caesar salad dressing is low in calories and fat: thick Greek yogurt replaces the egg yolk, providing the same richness. The dressing is also made...
Tartar sauce accompanies the appetizer and enhances the flavor of the dish. Dip your pieces in the sauce and enjoy the taste sensations....
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A little oil and vinegar help the two namesake ingredients of this delicious salad dressing meld into a perfectly balanced, creamy, and flavorful sauce for your leafy greens....
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A basic recipe for a classic vinaigrette sauce....
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A detailed recipe for making vegetable salad with photos...
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A detailed recipe for this Thai dish with photos...
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