Can you Make Your Own Dressing? You Bet!

I am on a mission to teach people that making your own salad dressing is easy, inexpensive and better for you.  Plus, you already have everything you need right at home in your kitchen.

Lesson #1:  Learn this ratio to make any vinaigrette.  Three parts oil to 1 part acid.

Lemons and Limes are Acids that work well in making vinaigrettes.

Acids include vinegars such as red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, etc.  but they are also citrus fruits.  You can use the juices of lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit for the acid part of the equation.

If you want to make just enough dressing for one small serving, use 1 teaspoon of the acid and 1 Tablespoon (3 teaspoons) of the oil.  

You can mix this in a food processor, in a bowl with a fork or whisk, or use a jar with a screw-on lid.   Just put all of your ingredients together and mix vigorously.

Next time:  Additional Flavors you can add to change up your dressings.  You will find many of these right in your kitchen also!