# Easy, delicious salad dressing **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 9, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121 "2018-04-09T23:37:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/1 "2018-04-09T23:37:10Z")
Equal parts balsamic vinegar and [roasted walnut oil.\*](https://latourangelle.com/product/walnut-oil/) This is insanely delicious, discovered totally by accident. When I say “equal parts,” I mean for one or two people-- 1-2 tablespoons of each ingredient, whisked together right in the bowl. If you’re making salad for the block party, you may want to experiment with the proportions. What are your favorite “mix in the bowl” dressings? \*This can be found in the regular grocery store near the olive oil and artisan oils. ---
**Author:** ![zombywoof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/9e8a1a/32.png) [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/2 "2018-04-09T23:46:29Z")
You can infinitely play around with O+V combinations, add salt, pepper, (a bit of) sugar, garlic, herbs…one trick is to add a bit of dijon mustard, which will act as an emulsifier (help the oil and water to combine - mayonnaise or honey can also be used, depending on the desired outcome.) ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/3 "2018-04-10T12:44:12Z")
> [@zombywoof](#): > > You can infinitely play around with O+V combinations, add salt, pepper, (a bit of) sugar, garlic, herbs…one trick is to add a bit of dijon mustard, which will act as an emulsifier (help the oil and water to combine - mayonnaise or honey can also be used, depending on the desired outcome.) I know. I’m asking about YOUR favorite. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/4 "2018-04-10T13:17:21Z")
This is slightly more complicated than yours, but still dead simple and hands down my favorite salad dressing ever. It tastes just like a great balsamic, you don’t really get a strong “soy” flavor, but the umami from the soy and garlic makes it super awesome. I add a tsp of honey to the linked recipe and frequently sub out shallot for whatever I have on hand (read, a little onion or scallion whites) or just leave them out if I don’t have them (I try to keep them handy though.) > **[Soy-Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe](https://www.seriouseats.com/soy-balsamic-vinaigrette-recipe)** > > Note: This recipe can easily be scaled up or down, and lasts forever in the fridge. If you have plastic squeeze bottles, there's no need to first whisk in a bowl—construct the dressing in the bottles using the same ratio... ---
**Author:** ![Inner\_Stickler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inner_stickler/32/318_2.png) [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/5 "2018-04-10T14:59:30Z")
My favorite ‘easiest’ salad dressing is just cracked black pepper and a squeeze or two of lemon juice. ---
**Author:** ![Paintcharge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/paintcharge/32/7946_2.png) [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/6 "2018-04-10T15:14:22Z")
Not mix in the bowl, but I do it in a measuring cup. 4 part Yoghurt, 1 part tahini, garlic, and 1 part lemon juice. S+P. Maybe some water or olive oil for consistency. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/7 "2018-04-10T15:42:29Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I know. I’m asking about YOUR favorite. 🙂 My recent favourite: Minced garlic (1-2 cloves) Salt Pepper Olive oil (1-2 tbls) Juice of half a lemon Tahini (1-2 tbls) You’ll find that the tahini may bind into a thick paste once you add the lemon juice, so just add a little water while stirring until you get the consistency you like. ---
**Author:** ![BeeGee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b5a626/32.png) [@BeeGee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeeGee)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/8 "2018-04-10T18:03:30Z")
One container of plain greek yogurt, 1 avocado, juice of 1 lime, and some garlic and white pepper, sometimes tarragon, add 1T of white wine vinegar and feed it to the Ninja. Add water if too thick. ---
**Author:** ![DavidwithanR](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3bc359/32.png) [@DavidwithanR](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidwithanR)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/9 "2018-04-10T18:26:06Z")
More pepper. Good pepper. That’s what. ---
**Author:** ![amaguri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/49beb7/32.png) [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/10 "2018-04-10T22:30:01Z")
i like equal parts sour cream and herdez canned salsa (any of them will do) ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/11 "2018-04-11T03:09:43Z")
Wow. These are great. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/12 "2018-04-11T03:17:08Z")
Here’s one for summer, but you do need to remember to do it the night before: Citrus Basil Vinaigrette All measurements are approximate. Adjust to your personal taste. I like this with lemon juice, but I’ll bet orange would be nice, too. ¼ c olive oil 1 TB Honey 1 tsp Dijon mustard salt & pepper Juice of one lemon Bruised ½ c basil leaves Mix all and steep overnight, unrefrigerated. Remove basil before serving. ETA: Oops. Missed your wish for “mix in the bowl” recipes. This one’s still worth the effort. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/13 "2018-04-11T11:51:09Z")
> [@Aspenglow](#): > > …ETA: Oops. Missed your wish for “mix in the bowl” recipes. This one’s still worth the effort. 😉 No prob. I’m not a stickler for such things. ---
**Author:** ![Jasmine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jasmine/32/2964_2.png) [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/14 "2018-04-11T12:19:48Z")
“Belly Burner” dressing: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup of raw honey 1/4 cup of olive oil 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 tablespoon of finely minced garlic (easier to buy it minced in a jar) salt and pepper to taste ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/15 "2018-04-11T15:50:35Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > Equal parts balsamic vinegar and [roasted walnut oil.\*](https://latourangelle.com/product/walnut-oil/) > > This is insanely delicious, discovered totally by accident. When I say “equal parts,” I mean for one or two people-- 1-2 tablespoons of each ingredient, whisked together right in the bowl. If you’re making salad for the block party, you may want to experiment with the proportions. > > What are your favorite “mix in the bowl” dressings? > \*This can be found in the regular grocery store near the olive oil and artisan oils. The dietary traditions _chez_ **-99** suggest that the _salad_ part of “salad dressing” is a polite fiction. How does your preparation perform on a seasoned French Fry from Rally’s/Checkers? ---
**Author:** ![sitchensis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sitchensis/32/4892_2.png) [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/16 "2018-04-11T16:53:41Z")
For those watching their sugar or carbs (and not fat:)): 2T Apple cider vinegar 2T olive oil 1/2 cup mayo 1t onion powder 1/2t salt 1/2t black pepper 2 packets stevia (I know) 2T poppy seeds It’s best with a spinach salad with red onions, bacon and feta ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/17 "2018-04-11T19:26:12Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > The dietary traditions _chez_ **-99** suggest that the _salad_ part of “salad dressing” is a polite fiction. How does your preparation perform on a seasoned French Fry from Rally’s/Checkers? I sense that that is a challenge, my friend! I think it tastes good on cardboard, so prolly no prob. ---
**Author:** ![CairoCarol](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cairocarol/32/3825_2.png) [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/18 "2018-04-11T23:22:08Z")
Put tahini in a blender. Add olive juice and whir until you have achieved your desired consistency and flavor. I’m not sure it would be everyone’s favorite (and you probably do need the blender, not just a bowl and whisk) but I like it. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/19 "2018-04-11T23:32:52Z")
> [@CairoCarol](#): > > Put tahini in a blender. Add olive juice and whir until you have achieved your desired consistency and flavor. > > I’m not sure it would be everyone’s favorite (and you probably do need the blender, not just a bowl and whisk) but I like it. Do you mean olive OIL? Or maybe olive BRINE? Or is there something called olive juice that I don’t know about but now I want some? ---
**Author:** ![Lightlystarched](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Lightlystarched](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lightlystarched)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2018, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121/20 "2018-04-12T02:24:20Z")
My fav is a creamy dressing that’s really good on a butter lettuce/tomato/red onion salad: To dress two salads: A blob of mayo (Best Foods, of course) - like 3-4 tablespoons a smaller blob of Grey Poupon - 1 or 2 teaspoons, to taste Champagne vinegar to make it liquidy (sub white wine vinegar if you have to) 1-2 packets splenda to taste Salt and black pepper [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-delicious-salad-dressing/812121.md?page=2)