A Guide to Salad Dressing Making

The basic formula for salad dressing is: 

• 2 parts oil
• 1 part acid (like vinegar or lemon juice)
• Seasonings and flavor enhancers to taste (these can include dried/fresh herbs, spices, honey, mustard, chopped onion - the list is endless!)

Mustard Vinaigrette

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 
• Salt and pepper to taste

Balsamic Vinaigrette

• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon or whole grain mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Lemon Herb

• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional) 
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons fresh or dried herbs of your choice

Asian Dressing

• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or garlic powder) 
• 1-2 teaspoons sesame oil 
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons Dijon or whole grain mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste