anyone here know a good recipe for italien dressing? i've been trying for weeks and it's driving me up the wall.

But what kind do you like???

FAT FREE ITALIAN DRESSING

2 T. apple cider vinegar
1 T. chopped onion
1/4 C. water
2 T. frozen apple juice concentrate
1 clove garlic, cut in half
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. crushed dried basil
1/2 tsp. crushed dried oregano
1 pn white pepper
2 canned artichoke hearts (packed in water), rinsed and drained (about 1/2 cup)

Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and puree
until smooth. Chill at least 15 minutes before serving.

Yields: 1 cup


Easy Basil Vinaigrette

3 Tbsps. olive oil
1/2 cup tarragon white wine vinegar
1-1/2 tsps. dried basil leaves, 3-1/2 Tbs. finely chopped fresh basil
3 Tbsps. nonfat plain yogurt
1-1/2 Tbsps. lemon juice
3/4 tsp. sugar
1-1/2 Tbsps. water
2 cloves garlic

Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate unused portion.


CREAMY ITALIAN SALAD DRESSING

1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 c. corn oil
1 c. white vinegar

In blender on high speed mix all ingredients except oil. After all ingredients are mixed, slowly add oil while blender is still on high. Chill.


Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

2 C. mayonnaise
1 C. sour cream
1 C. buttermilk
1/3 C. red wine vinegar
1/8 t. garlic powder
2 T. onions, very finely minced
2 T. sugar
1 T. salt
1 t. dried dillweed
Dash of hot pepper sauce
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. dried sweet basil

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk in large bowl and mix with wire whip. Add remaining ingredients and refrigerate a few hours before serving.

Serve over your favorite green salad, or use as a dip for vegetables.
Makes about 4 1/2 cups, about 12 servings.

Variation: To use as a dip for chips, add additional dillweed.


Good Season's Italian Dressing

1 Tbsp Garlic salt
1 Tbsp Onion powder
1 Tbsp Sugar
2 Tbsp Oregano
1 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Basil
1 Tbsp Parsley
1/4 tsp Celery salt
2 Tbsp Salt

For Dressing Mix:
1/4 cup Cider Vinegar
2/3 cup Oil
2 Tbsp Water
2 Tbsp Dry Mix

Shake well.

Hey MamaM,
These sure are good recipes, I like the Good Season's recipe best.
Thank you for sharing, Cathy

You're welcomed - enjoy!

Here's a few more -
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

In a cup whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt until blended.


Bacon Salad Dressing from the Biltmore Estate

1 pound bacon, cut into julienne strips
2 ½ cups diced celery
1 medium onion diced
¾ cup vinegar
¼ cup Dijon mustard1 tsp. salad herb seasoning
½ tsp. ground mustard
¼ tsp. white pepper
2 cups sugar
¼ tsp. browning and seasoning sauce, such as kitchen Bouquet
2 Tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon cold water.

In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, brown the bacon and cook until crisp. Drain off two-thirds of the fat. Add the celery and onions to the bacon and sauté until lightly browned, approximately 9 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook, uncovered, until the mixture has been reduced by half, about 3 minutes. While cooking, stir in the Dijon mustard and seasonings. When the mixture has been reduced by half, add the sugar and cook until dissolved. Stir in the brownings and seasoning sauce. Slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture, stirring until the dressing is thickened. Cool, then transfer to a storage container and refrigerate. To serve, dip out the amount of dressing you need (allow 2 tablespoon per person) and reheat the dressing in the microwave until it is very hot but not boiling. Drizzle over the greens, toss and serve.
It keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator.


Ginger Sesame Dressing

Don't be scared off by the ginger juice - if you don't have it, just add some more minced ginger.

3 tablespoons ginger, grated
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1-2 teaspoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice or rice vinegar (unseasoned)
2 teaspoons ginger juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark toasted sesame oil


1. Mix the vinegar,ginger, ginger juice and soy sauce together.
2. Add the sugar and stir.
3. Add sesame oil.
4. Taste for seasonings and adjust any way you want.

Great Recipe's. Basil = Yum. May give Giada a run for her money.lol

Chris
The Butcher Block Top