Creamy Summer Salad Dressing Recipes

MY FIVE FAVORITE SUMMER SALAD DRESSINGS!

Steps:

• Place all in ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Store in mason jars and refrigerate for up to a week.
• Alternative method for Citrus Vinaigrette: If you would like a thick creamy version of this dressing (really nice!) put all ingredients in blender except olive oil. Blend, then drizzle olive oil in steadily. Dressing will emulsify and become thick and creamy.

BASIC CREAMY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
• Chill for at least 20 minutes so all the ingredients can meld together.
• Store in a sealed container and it lasts for about 3 days.

CREAMY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the cream, oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well. Serve with salad. Refrigerate leftovers.

SUMMER BEAN SALAD WITH CREAMY LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add all of the beans and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes (they'll all be done at roughly the same time). Drain, transfer to a bowl of salted ice water to stop the cooking, and drain well. Transfer to a mixing bowl and toss int he shallots, walnuts, and parsley.
• In a jar, combine the mustard, water, sugar, lemon juice, oil, creme fraiche, salt, and pepper. Put the cap on and shake vigorously to emulsify. Just before you serve the salad, pour the dressing over the beans and toss well to coat with the dressing.

CREAMY SUMMER SLAW

Steps:

• Combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Set buttermilk dressing aside.
• Using a vegetable peeler, peel broccoli stalk if skin is thick. Halve broccoli lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise, starting at crown. Toss broccoli, cabbage, scallions, sugar snap peas, 2 tablespoons chives, and reserved buttermilk dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Serve slaw topped with remaining 2 tablespoons chives.
• DO AHEAD: Slaw can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

CREAMY SALAD DRESSING BASE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Whisk in desired mix-in. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SUMMER DINNER SALAD WITH CREAMY CAPER DRESSING

Steps:

• Creamy Caper Dressing: Whisk together the capers, vinegar, buttermilk, salt and pepper.
• Then whisk in the oil in a steady stream to emulsify.
• Salad: Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
• STeam the corn until tender, about 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the ripeness, immediately plunge the corn into the ice water, and remove as soon as it's cooled.
• Using a large sharp knife, cut the corn from the cob, being sure to catch any juice.
• Cut the tomatoes in half width wise, then scoop out the seeds with your fingers.
• Cut into 1/4 inch dice.
• Peel off the outer dark green leaves from the romaine and cut off 3 inches from the tip.
• Cut inner leaves into 1/2 inch ribbons, then wash and dry thoroughly.
• Remove any brown outer leaves from the endive, then cut leaves into 1/2 inch ribbons.
• Combine the corn, tomatoes, romaine, endive, bacon and croutons in a large bowl.
• Toss with the dressing to distibute evenly.
• Add salt and pepper as you toss, until the capery flavour of the dressing comes through on the leaves.

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
• Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
• Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
• Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
• Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
• Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.