There are so many different types of salad dressings available, but the main factor for a lot of people is how to make their version of their favorite kind. Of course, it is not hard, as all you need is the right ingredients, the proper proportions, and some dedicated time. A lot of people have decided to do their research and came up with the perfect idea of how to make their fresh dressing. Thousand times over, doing it yourself will give you a tastier version than those found on the shelves in the store. But, among the popular types, which one can you make at home? We will say all of them! We have decided to help you by laying out the steps to making your best version of that salad dressing, especially seeing summer is just around the corner…
Easy Salad Dressing Recipes For The Summer
Italian Salad Dressing
To make your Italian dressing, the first step is to get the right ingredients (not the flavored types but the real ones) that will bring out the flavor and make your dressing come alive. To start, you may need to get:
Ingredients – extra-virgin olive oil, honey, lemon juice, dried parsley, red pepper flakes (for taste purposes), grated parmesan, garlic salt, basil, wine vinegar, and oregano.
Once you have gathered all your ingredients, you need to get a tight-fitting jar and add the proportions of herbs and spices. Shake well until all is blended, after which you can add salt and pepper to increase the taste. On the flip side, you can whisk all the ingredients in a bowl until equally blended. Add to a heating pan over low heat and let stand for a few minutes until at room temperature. The remaining portions can be added to the refrigerator.
Honey-Mustard Salad Dressing
Making honey-mustard salad dressing is quite easy as the ingredients are not as complicated as many other dressings. To make this type of dressing, you may only need mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, oil (vegetable, soy, and peanut). Getting a small bowl, you will add all the ingredients except the oil and whisk together until equally blended. When even, add small amounts of oil to make the dressing creamy. You can use it immediately or add to the refrigerator and store it for at least three days.
Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
Mediterranean Salad Dressing
To make the Mediterranean dressing, you will need the following ingredients (can alter per your liking and taste): olive oil, vinegar, red wine vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt, onion powder, garlic, mustard, cheese, and black pepper.
Get all the ingredients in a glass bowl, food processor, or blender and whisk until all is blended equally. Once this is done, you can add the relevant spices and herbs to make as tasty as you desire.
Avocado-based Salad Dressing
There are lots of avocado lovers around the world, and they may love this salad dressing. To make this dressing, you will need avocado, garlic, lime or lemon juice (freshly squeezed), olive or avocado oil, black pepper (to taste), salt, and water.
Once all the ingredients are collected, add them to a bowl or food processor, and blend until smooth. You can occasionally water to make the dressing thin for easy spreading. You can then use it immediately or add to the refrigerator (for the most 3-4 days).
These salads will make your summer a whole lot better!
