Our Favorite Salad Dressings

 The household All-Star salad dressing recipes have already been published here:

Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

Creamy Balsamic Dressing

We generally have one of these two on hand at all times. Occasionally, though, we'll mix it up. These are good ones:

Simple Caesar Dressing

• 3 Tbsp oil
• 5 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp prepared mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Combine all in a jar with a lid and shake.

Warm Caesar Potato Salad

• 12 small new red potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed and cut into quarters
• dash cider vinegar
• 1/2 c olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 c fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp prepared Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp chopped anchovies (optional)
• 1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese

Boil potatoes in water with a dash of vinegar until tender but not mushy. In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook garlic 2 minutes. stir in remaining ingredients except potatoes and Parmesan. Stir potatoes into warm sauce in skillet, sprinkle with Parmesan and serve. 6 servings.

Orange and Sesame Dressing

• 1 c fresh orange juice
• 1/4 c red wine vinegar
• 1/2 c canola oil
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tbsp minced fresh dill
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced

Combine all in a jar with a lid and shake. Makes scant 2 cups.

Creamy Parmigiano-Reggiano Dressing with Garlic and Basil

From the Splendid Table

• 1/3 c wine or cider vinegar, or to taste
• 1/2 to 2/3 c extra virgin olive oil, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nouc mam)
• 1/2 c freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (or substitute a good domestic Asiago)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 c thinly sliced chives or green onion tops
• 10-15 fresh basil leaves, torn
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 generous tbsp sour cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Blend all in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning. Will keep for 5 days, stir before using. Makes 2 cups.