Salad dressings - 15 delicious and simple recipes

September 26, 2018
Salads
Anna Antipova

Many chefs believe that sauce is the soul of a dish. The same can be said about salad dressing. It is impossible to imagine this or that snack without olive oil or sour cream. But you can make a much more original, mustard salad dressing. And then you will learn in detail how to do this.

Greek salad dressing

Let's start with the classics, this dressing is ideal for Greek salad, for various types of pasta, vegetable salads, fish or meat, and it also makes a wonderful marinade due to the light tart aroma of olive oil.

To prepare it you need (you end up with a glass of dressing):

2 cloves garlic, minced;
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard;
1/2 cup olive oil;
2 tbsp. lemon juice;
1/2 tsp. Sahara;
5 tbsp. wine vinegar;
salt, basil leaves and oregano (1/2 tsp each) as desired.

Mix all ingredients in a container convenient for you, you can use a jar with a lid, close the lid and shake.

If you want the sauce to be foamy, then first, beat all the ingredients except the oil in a blender for literally 10 seconds, and then slowly pour in the oil.

Useful tips! This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The wine vinegar and oil will separate, just stir the sauce again. If the oil hardens, remove the dressing from the refrigerator before serving.

A little about the beneficial properties of the plant

Mustard is a spicy, sweet-tasting spice that occupies an important place in the recipes of many national cuisines. Due to the taste of this seasoning, dishes become more interesting; it can be used as a component for different types of meat, fish, or simply spread on baked goods and served with soup.

In addition to its taste, mustard has properties that have a beneficial effect on the human body. Whole grains of the plant contain microelements: calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, and also vitamins: B, C, E, PP. Mustard is good in the fight against microbes, has an antifungal effect, and relieves inflammatory processes. The spice is recommended to be consumed when cold weather sets in and colds begin to attack. It will help with severe cough and laryngitis, is used as a warming compress and a local irritant, and increases blood flow in the body.

This spice also has contraindications. Mustard should not be consumed in large portions, as it has scalding properties and can harm the mucous membrane of the digestive organs. You should not eat it if you have hypertension or heart disease. The spice is contraindicated for people with gastritis and ulcers. Remember that excessive use of seasoning can make you feel worse. Shortness of breath, bradycardia and even loss of consciousness may occur!

Honey dressing with balsamic vinegar

This dressing is great for vegetable salads with a lot of greens. Honey balances the acidity of vinegar and lemon juice, and gives salads a special flavor.

For this you need to take:

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar;
1 tbsp. honey;
1/2 tbsp. l. lemon juice;
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard;
1/4 cup olive oil;
salt and ground pepper as desired.

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, lemon juice, mustard and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Mustard-cranberry dressing

Compound:

Dijon mustard – 60 ml;
cranberry sauce – 60 ml;
garlic – 1 clove;
apple cider vinegar (6 percent) – 60 ml;
peanut butter – 60 ml;
vegetable oil – 0.24 l;
salt, ground black pepper - to taste.

Cooking method:

Finely chop the garlic clove and throw it into the blender bowl.
Add mustard and cranberry sauce to the garlic, add vinegar, pepper and salt.
Turn on the blender and blend at medium speed for 30-40 seconds.
Add both types of oil.
Whisk until smooth.

Place the dressing in the refrigerator for at least half an hour before using. It can be used to season meat salads. It would be a good idea to serve it with meat instead of sauce. It goes especially well with fatty pork and duck.

Citrus dressing for vegetable salads

This sauce will create a fresh acidity from three types of citrus: lemon, orange and grapefruit zest. The low-calorie dressing is suitable for salads with various greens and lettuce, as well as for salads with shrimp. You will need:

1/4 tsp. grated grapefruit zest;
1/4 cup grapefruit juice;
1/2 tsp. grated orange zest;
1/4 cup orange juice;
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest;
2 tbsp. spoons of wine vinegar;
2 tbsp. spoons of lemon juice;
2 tbsp. olive oil;
salt pepper.

Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. The sauce can be used immediately to dress salads, and leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Warm salad

And the last recipe, in which mustard salad dressing goes well with spicy beef. It is more expensive, both financially and in time. But the result is worth it. We will need:

400 g beef tenderloin;
1 red onion;
8-10 cherry tomatoes;
1 pack salad mix;
fresh rosemary and basil;
olive oil;
salt, pepper to taste.

The beef must be cut into small, thin pieces and fried in a well-heated frying pan with olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper for 5-7 minutes. While the meat is frying, tear the salad into a salad bowl with your hands and place the cherry tomatoes cut in half. Red onion, cut into thin half rings, also goes there.

Slightly cooled beef is laid out on the vegetables, and fresh basil leaves will help you decorate the dish. For it, as you probably already guessed, mustard salad dressing is suitable, the recipe for which included cranberries and mustard. But cranberries can be replaced with any other berry. For example, blackberries, lingonberries or even raspberries. This dish is best poured with dressing on top, but do not stir. To keep the warm beef the centerpiece and keep the lettuce fresh and crisp.

Thousand Islands Refueling

For the recipe you will need:

1/2 cup sour cream (for a less fatty version, you can replace sour cream with low-fat natural yogurt);
1 glass of kefir;
1/4 cup mayonnaise;
1/3 cup ketchup;
1 egg;
2-3 canned gherkins;
1 tsp white onion, finely chopped;
salt, pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Hard-boil the egg and chop finely. The gherkins also need to be finely chopped.

2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, season with pepper and salt. You can add finely chopped parsley.

The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Delicate mustard dressing with yogurt

Compound:

unsweetened yogurt – 80 ml;
wine vinegar (6 percent) – 5 ml;
table mustard – 5 ml;
olive oil – 20 ml;
salt, pepper - to taste.

Cooking method:

Grind the mustard with vinegar and oil.
Add yogurt, beat with a whisk or mixer.
Add salt, pepper and beat again.

This mustard dressing is similar in consistency and taste to mayonnaise sauce, but it is much healthier and somewhat spicier.

Mustard-honey salad dressing

This is a great all-purpose salad dressing. The pleasant tanginess of mustard is great for bitter greens like arugula, endive, radicchio or iceberg lettuce. Try one of the spring salads. It can also be used as a marinade for meat or fish.

For honey mustard dressing you need to take:

1 clove of garlic;
2 tbsp. liquid honey;
2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar;
1 tbsp. mustard (can be Dijon or grain);
salt and pepper to your taste.

The garlic needs to be chopped. Mix it with vinegar, mustard, honey and oil, don’t forget to add salt and pepper at the end.

Cooking features

Mustard dressing can replace mayonnaise when preparing a wide variety of dishes, including salads. Its taste is pleasant and unusual, it gives new shades to snacks. Sometimes it completely changes the taste of familiar dishes. But unlike mayonnaise, which you can buy at any grocery store, you have to make mustard dressing yourself. This process is simple, but requires knowledge of some subtleties.

Mustard dressing can be prepared on the basis of mustard seeds or mustard powder, but most often ready-made mustard sauce is used as a basis. It could be Dijon mustard or a canteen called “Russian”. They differ in appearance, taste, and degree of spiciness. These ingredients are not interchangeable.
The ingredients included in the dressing must be stirred thoroughly so that it acquires a smooth consistency. This can be achieved with a whisk or even a tablespoon, but if necessary, it is not forbidden to use a mixer or blender.
The taste of the finished dressing is largely determined by the spices and herbs included in its composition. It is imperative to follow the proportions when preparing this sauce. If the ratio of components is violated, the result may still be quite good, but still the taste and aroma of the sauce will not be identical to the original.

Mustard dressing can be used to prepare almost any appetizer, but it is most suitable for warm salads. It can also be served separately instead of sauce.

Garlic sauce for fresh salads

For garlic dressing you need to prepare:

1 glass of kefir;
1/2 cup sour cream;
1/4 cup mayonnaise;
1 small head of garlic;
salt and pepper to your taste.

Squeeze the garlic through a garlic press or finely chop. Mix in a bowl with other ingredients until smooth.

Asian gas station

Recently, there has been a significant increase in lovers of Asian cuisine in our country. And increasingly, Asian dishes appear on tables as regular lunches/dinners. Well, it’s best to season Asian vegetable salads prepared by yourself with Asian dressing. Anyone can cook it if the house has:

sweet and soy chili sauce - 1 tablespoon each;
fish sauce – 2 teaspoons;
lime juice – 2 tablespoons.

Pour the ingredients into a bowl and mix in a convenient way. In principle, the gravy is already ready. Well, sesame seeds will help add additional “colors” to it, which can be sprinkled on a vegetable salad after dressing with freshly prepared Asian sauce.

French salad dressing

For this dressing recipe you will need:

1/2 small onion;
3 cloves of garlic;
1/2 cup olive oil;
2 tbsp. Sahara;
2 tbsp. ketchup;
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard;
salt, pepper to your taste

Preparation: chop the onion and garlic well, or use a blender. Mix chopped onion and garlic with the remaining ingredients until smooth. Chill the sauce in the refrigerator before serving.

The sauce will decorate leaf salads with chicken.

Walnut-garlic dressing

Compound:

olive oil – 60 ml;
lemon juice – 20 ml;
walnut kernels – 30 g;
garlic – 1 clove;
mixture of dried herbs – 5 g;
salt - to taste.

Cooking method:

Crush the walnut kernels using a blender or coffee grinder. If you don’t have kitchen equipment, you can crush them in a mortar.
Peel and pass a clove of garlic through a press.
Combine nuts and garlic, add herbs and salt. Pour in lemon juice, stir well.
Add olive oil to the products, mix the dressing again and use as directed.

Garlic will add piquancy to the salad, and nuts will give a noble aftertaste.

Homemade Lemon Olive Oil Dressing

This dressing is a classic sauce for Italian bruschetta. But its taste is so aromatic and pleasant that it is gladly used for dressing salads or as a marinade for chicken. If you suddenly decide to use it as a marinade, it is better to leave the chicken in it overnight.

This olive dressing is often used in Greek salad, it goes perfectly with tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, asparagus, arugula and spinach, Feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, goat cheese. From all the ingredients described above you can prepare delicious fresh salads.

To prepare the dressing you need:

1/2 cup olive oil;
juice of one lemon;
2 cloves of garlic (squeeze in a garlic press);
a pinch of sweet paprika;
1 tbsp. dried thyme;
1 tsp Sahara;
1 tomato.

Place all the ingredients in a blender, it is better to cut the tomato first, and beat everything thoroughly.

Mustard dressing (simple)

Moderately salty and pleasantly spicy salad dressing is obtained by combining soy sauce with mustard. In this case, the second component can be taken of any variety: regular, French, Dijon, etc. It all depends on the preferences of future consumers of vegetable salad. This gravy will perfectly complement the taste of any vegetables and give the appetizer some originality. Well, to prepare it you need to take:

soy sauce, mustard, honey, lemon juice - 1 tablespoon each.

Transfer the honey to a liquid state using a water bath. Mix all the products thoroughly, pour a tablespoon of cold water or unsalted broth into the resulting mixture and mix thoroughly again. Ready! Additionally, you can add any herbs to it, for example: rosemary.

Creamy honey mustard dressing

This salad topping is a variation on the honey mustard dressing above, but with the addition of yogurt. For it you will need:

100 ml. natural yogurt;
2 tbsp mustard;
3 tbsp. liquid honey;
1 tsp lemon juice;
dried garlic -1/2 tsp;
salt, pepper to your taste.

Mix all the ingredients well and the dressing is ready! This sauce would be a great addition to chicken salads or chicken nuggets.

Mustard dressing with orange and almonds

Compound:

almonds – 50 g;
orange – 150 g;
water – 50 ml;
honey – 10 ml;
mustard – 20 ml;
garlic – 1 clove;
olive oil – 20 ml;
salt, pepper - to taste.

Cooking method:

Crush the nuts and dilute with water.
Squeeze the juice out of the orange.
Pass the garlic through a hand press.
Melt honey in a water bath.
Mix the nut mass with orange juice and honey.
Add oil and garlic, stir.
Add salt and pepper, stir again.

Mustard dressing made according to this unusual recipe is well suited for Caucasian dishes. If desired, you can add chopped herbs to it. It is permissible to replace almonds with walnuts: the taste will be different, but will remain harmonious.

Easy Yogurt Salad Dressing

This recipe will decorate any fresh salad of greens and lettuce leaves. You need:

100 ml. natural yogurt;
1/2 tsp. lemon juice;
1-2 cloves of garlic (chopped);
salt and pepper as desired

In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice and garlic, whisk everything well. Add salt and pepper, you can add some of your favorite herbs, thyme, cilantro or oregano.

Little secrets

When working on creating a dish, prepare the necessary equipment in advance:

a bowl made of food-grade plastic or stainless steel for mixing ingredients;
whisk or fork for connecting components;
a knife for cutting citrus and a hand press for extracting juice from it;
garlic press, for chopping the vegetable of the same name;
bowl or gravy boat for serving.

Attention! You won’t need a blender or other household appliances to create mustard dressing, which makes life easier for those who don’t have kitchen grinding electrical appliances.

Each recipe described below can be diversified by adding finely chopped parsley, cilantro or dill to the list of its components.

Secrets of delicious dressings:

all teaspoons and tablespoons of food are taken without a slide;
Only natural honey is needed, and freshly squeezed lemon juice;
It is advisable to use apple vinegar rather than alcohol vinegar, or add lemon juice to the composition instead;
lemon juice can be replaced with lime juice;
You can exclude salt or use sea salt rather than rock salt (but “extra” is strictly prohibited).

Cucumber Ranch Sauce

One of the most popular sauces in the States, it is easy to prepare and tastes amazing. Cooking:

1/2 cup low-fat sour cream;
1/4 cup mayonnaise;
1 small cucumber;
3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley;
1 clove of garlic;
2-3 arrows of green onions;
salt, ground pepper to taste;

Peel the cucumber and remove the seeds from the center. Chop the cucumber into a blender bowl and place the rest of the ingredients in it. Beat everything well until smooth. Chill the sauce in the refrigerator. It can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

This sauce is suitable for a simple salad of tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce.

Yogurt-based dressings

Natural yogurt is an excellent base for dressing vegetable salads. The sauces are thick, smooth and also healthy. You can beat them either with a whisk by hand or in a blender cup.

Garlic

This sauce is suitable for a salad of any summer vegetables. Prepare it if the house has:

lemon juice – 0.5 teaspoon;
garlic cloves - 1 clove;
yogurt – 100 ml.

Cucumber

This sauce can refresh the taste of even the simplest summer salad. Everyone will like this filling, including those who watch their figure. The products needed for this sauce are:

greens and onions (green) - to taste;
cucumber – 1 small fruit;
lemon juice – 1 tablespoon;
yogurt – 150 ml;
garlic cloves – 1 clove.

It is better to prepare this dressing in a blender. Place the ingredients in a cup (the cucumber and garlic should first be peeled and cut), add salt to taste and beat until a homogeneous structure is obtained.

Classic Italian dressing

The classic dressing recipe will add a slight sourness to your salads. For it you need:

3 tbsp. olive oil;
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar;
1-2 cloves of garlic (chopped);
Italian seasonings (oregano, basil, rosemary);
fresh ground pepper to your taste.

Mix all the ingredients well and you're done!

Spicy dressing

Those who like it “hot” will definitely like this rather specific dressing for vegetable salads. Of course, this is not to say that it is too spicy. This aspect is largely regulated by the amount of pepper and mustard added. You can experiment with these ingredients, but in general, for this gravy you need to take the following amount of products:

honey – 5 tablespoons;
apple cider vinegar – 1 tablespoon;
olive oil – 2 tablespoons;
ground black pepper – 0.5 teaspoons;
mustard – 2 teaspoons;
soy sauce – 2 tablespoons.

Bring honey to a liquid state and mix with mustard. Mix olive oil and vinegar separately. Combine both mixtures and beat thoroughly with a fork. Add pepper to the almost finished dressing and mix again. Lastly, pour soy sauce into the semi-finished product and stir one last time.

Creamy Italian dressing

3/4 cup mayonnaise (if you make homemade mayonnaise, kudos to you);
1 tbsp. olive oil;
2-3 tbsp. wine vinegar;
1 tbsp. lemon juice;
1/4 grated Parmesan cheese;
1 tbsp. Sahara;
2 cloves of garlic;
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning (oregano mixture, basil, etc.);
salt to taste

Mix all ingredients using a blender. The sauce must be cooled before serving. It is suitable not only for salads, but also for meat dishes.

Types of mustard dressings: TOP best recipes

Before looking at mustard salad dressing recipes, understand the types of mustard. Today there are several main options:

Dijon is the most popular species. It is made using whole seeds and involves the addition of a small amount of wine.

American is the mildest in taste and aroma. In the USA, a sauce based on this mustard is added to hot dogs and hamburgers.

English - with the addition of flour and corn, has a rich yellow color and a pungent taste.

Creole - During cooking, the seeds are pickled in a vinegar solution with horseradish added at the last stage. This ensures maximum spiciness.

Russian is a powder version that can be made at home if desired.

This is only a small part of the types of mustard used in cooking. If desired, you can use different options.

Mustard-honey dressing

One of the most delicious mustard dressings involves the addition of honey. The sauce contains the following ingredients:

grain mustard - 1 tbsp. spoons;
honey - 1 tbsp. l;
olive oil - 2 tbsp. l;
Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon;
garlic - 1 clove;
red wine vinegar - 1 tbsp. l;
salt and black pepper to taste.

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The preparation of this mustard salad dressing begins with preparing the container. Mix vinegar, two types of mustard, honey and finely grated garlic in it. Gradually add the olive oil, followed by the remaining ingredients. Mix the sauce until smooth.

Mustard-garlic salad sauce

Mustard-lemon dressing is considered no less popular. It includes:

3% table vinegar - 100 ml;
sugar - 10 g;
mustard - 10 ml;
vegetable oil - 100 mm;
garlic - 3 cloves;
black pepper and salt to taste.

To prepare mustard salad dressing, prepare a bowl, mortar, pestle, gravy boat and whisk. This set of tools is due to the relative complexity of the process. First, the garlic is prepared, and then granulated sugar, salt and pepper are added. The composition is ground to create a single substance. In the next step, mustard, vinegar and vegetable oil are added to the mustard sauce. Everything is mixed, and at the final stage add salt and spices to taste.

Greek recipe

Try the Greek version of the sauce - lemon mustard dressing. It is suitable for various salads, pasta, fish, ball and vegetables. Prepare the following items as ingredients:

olive oil - 0.5 cups;
lemon juice - 2 tbsp. l;
garlic - 2 cloves;
mustard (Dijon) - 2 tbsp. l;
sugar - 0.5 tsp;
wine vinegar - 5 tbsp. l;
seasonings - oregano, basil and salt.

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The preparation of mustard-lemon salad dressing follows a simple procedure. All components are put into one jar, which is closed with a lid. The contents of the container are whipped until a single mass is obtained. If you need to get foam, add the oil not immediately, but 10 seconds after the start of mixing.

French recipe

Chefs often use a French recipe that involves creating an oil-mustard salad dressing. To prepare, use the following ingredients:

olive oil - 0.5 tbsp;
onion - 0.5 pcs;
ketchup - 2 tbsp. l;
garlic - 3 cloves;
Worcestershire sauce - 2 tsp;
mustard (Dijon) - 1 tsp;
sugar - 2 tbsp. l;
salt and pepper to taste.

The cooking process is simple. Grind the onion and garlic by hand or using a blender. In the next step, add the remaining products to the finished mass, followed by mixing. Let it cool and sit before adding the dressing to the salad.

Universal option

If you don’t want to bother with long preparation, a simple mustard dressing recipe will do. The following ingredients are used:

water - 20 ml;
mustard - 2 tbsp. l;
mayonnaise - 2 tbsp. l;
sugar - 1 tbsp. l.

Pour water into a metal container with a thick bottom and place on fire. Once heated, add sugar and stir until bubbles appear on the surface. Pour the finished syrup into a plate and let it stand for a while until the temperature drops. Add mustard and stir. At the last stage comes the turn of mayonnaise. In the next step, place the dish again and add it to the salad.

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Original version

If you are planning to make a salad with mustard dressing and chicken, use the following recipe. Prepare the following set of products:

olive oil - 100 ml;
sweet mustard - 2 tbsp. spoons;
Tofu cheese - 150 gr;
lemon juice - 3 tbsp. spoons;
pepper, garlic and salt to taste.

First, mix the lemon juice and oil until the mixture is smooth. Throw in the garlic next, followed by the tofu and spices. The mustard salad mixture is mixed with a blender or whisk until the desired consistency is achieved.

Strawberry salad dressing

An ideal salad dressing made with lettuce mix, feta cheese, cashews and slices of fried breast meat. Ingredients:

1/2 cup white wine vinegar;
3 tbsp. olive oil;
1/4 cup frozen or fresh strawberries;
2 tsp liquid honey;

Mix everything in a blender until smooth.

With your own hands

Don’t forget that you can make the mustard for dressing yourself. Only then will you be able to prepare the perfect product that suits your taste preferences.

The most affordable recipe for home cooks is table mustard made from concentrated powder. But simply diluting it with water will not be enough. In addition to the powder, you will need the following ingredients:

5 tbsp. l. mustard powder;
1.5 tsp. granulated sugar;
2 tsp. apple or wine vinegar;
allspice peas to taste;
salt to taste;
bay leaf 2-3 leaves.

First you need to boil the amount of water twice as much as there is powder. That is, about 10-12 spoons. Water should be boiled with bay leaf and pepper. Cool the resulting broth to 50°C and gradually add it to the powder. It's better to do this in tablespoons to see how the consistency changes. We achieve a puree state, transfer it to a container with a lid and leave it overnight in a warm place. In the morning, add sugar, salt and vinegar, then mix thoroughly again. Our mustard is ready!

Olive oil and fresh basil dressing

It is especially suitable for various Italian salads with fresh maracella, tomatoes and pasta. What do you need:

4 tbsp olive oil;
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar;
a handful of fresh basil leaves (it is very important to use fresh leaves);
1 clove of garlic.

Grind the garlic and basil in a blender, then add the remaining ingredients and mix again. Add salt and pepper to your taste.

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Whole grain mustard dressing

Compound:

white mustard seeds – 30 g;
honey – 60 ml;
mayonnaise – 40 ml;
shallots – 50 g;
wine vinegar (6 percent) – 30 ml;
salt - to taste.

Cooking method:

Wash the onion, dry it, remove the top layer. Cut into not too small pieces and place in a blender bowl.
Grind to a paste.
Melt the honey until liquid and pour it over the onion puree.
Add whole grain mustard and mayonnaise and whisk.
Add vinegar and salt, beat again.

The sauce made according to this recipe has an unusual, contradictory taste, sweet and sour and at the same time spicy. Suitable for meat salads, although it can also be seasoned with vegetable snacks.