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Deluxe Creamy Dressing
January 10, 2021 Lee
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Deluxe Creamy Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 27.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This is a make the day before salad. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. This makes about 1½ cups of dressing. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt, Shortcut
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup Roquefort cheese, or Bleu cheese
  • 1 tablespoon onion, grated
  • 3 tablespoons cream

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, add the oil, vinegar, garlic salt, and pepper. Beat with a mixer until thoroughly combined.
  • In a small bowl, mash together the cheese and onion, then mix in the cream.
  • Add the cheese and cream mixture to the first bowl and beat with the mixer until fully combined. Store in the fridge until used. Keep in mind that the dressing will harden in the fridge and will soften at room temperature.
  • Take out dressing shortly before using to come up to room temperature, then stir together, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost.
Shortcut: Garlic Salt.
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Poppy Seed Fruit Salad Dressing
January 9, 2021 Lee
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Poppy Seed Fruit Salad Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 18.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This is a make the day before serving. I made this on 6 Mar 2022 and taste tested by myself and the family, and everyone agrees, this is excellent dressing for a fruit salad. This makes about 1⅔ cups of dressing. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Screw Top Jar I used a 1 pint Mason jar.

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons onion salt, Shortcut
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, stir together the sugar, onion salt, and dry mustard, then stir in the vinegar.
  • Use an electric mixer and beat at medium speed while slowly pouring in the oil. Continue beating for another 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  • Pour into a screw top jar, like a Mason jar, add the poppy seeds, cover tightly and shake well to mix. Store covered in the fridge overnight for use the next day. (Once the poppy seeds are added and mixed in, the color of the dressing will change.)
  • Shake well before using. Use on fruit salads, grapefruit sections, or even lettuce wedges. Enjoy.

Notes

Shortcut: Onion Salt.
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Fruit Salad Dressing
January 9, 2021 Lee
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Fruit Salad Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 17.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Perfect for fruit salads and salad greens. This makes about ⅔ cup of dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a screw top jar, like a Mason jar, cover tightly and shake to blend well. Store covered in the fridge until use.
  • Shake well before using.

Notes

Low cost.
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Shaker Salad Dressing
January 7, 2021 Lee
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Shaker Salad Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 13.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Makes about 1 cup of dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cayenne pepper, a few grains, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a screw top jar, like a Mason jar, cover tightly, and shake until dressing is well blended. Store covered in the fridge until use.
  • Shake well before using, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost.
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Celery Seed Onion Dressing
January 5, 2021 Lee
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Celery Seed Onion Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 13.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Makes about 1½ cups of dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ cup onion, grated
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a screw top jar, like a Mason jar. Cover and shake to blend dressing. Store in the fridge until used.
  • Shake before use, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost.
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Celery Seed Dressing
January 5, 2021 Lee
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Celery Seed Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 13.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Makes about 1⅔ cup dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4½ tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon onion, grated
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, add the sugar, mustard, and salt. Stir together.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar and the onion.
  • With an electric mixer, slowly beat in the oil, beating until thick and light.
  • Slowly beat in the remaining 2½ tablespoons of vinegar.
  • Stir in the celery seed.
  • Pour dressing into a screw top jar, like a Mason jar, cover and shake to blend the dressing. Store covered in the fridge until use.
  • Shake before using. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost.
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White Wine Dressing
January 5, 2021 Lee
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White Wine Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 10.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Makes about ⅔ cup of dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup dry white wine, a good Chardonnay would be perfect
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a screw top jar, close tightly, and shake to mix well. Store covered in the fridge until use.
  • Shake well before using. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost.
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Red Wine Vinegar Dressing
January 5, 2021 Lee
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Red Wine Vinegar Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 9.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Makes about ¾ cup of dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
  • black pepper, to taste, as desired

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a screw top jar, such as a Mason jar. Cover and shake to mix contents thoroughly. Store covered in the fridge until used.
  • Shake well before using. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost.
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Italian Dressing
January 5, 2021 Lee
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Italian Dressing

Adapted from a recipe in the Salad Lover's Cookbook, page 9.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Salad Lover's Cookbook, printed in 1979. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Makes about 1½ cups of dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • black pepper, to taste, as desired

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a screw top jar, such as a Mason jar. Cover tightly and shake well to thoroughly blend the dressing. Store covered in the fridge until used.
  • Shake well before use.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
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