When on Whole30 which vinegar did you use for this?
Jessica Fisher
I’m pretty sure all vinegars are allowed, it’s the mustards or jams that you add that you’ll need to check the labels. Most Dijon mustards have white wine, but there are a few that do not. Use naturally-sweetened jams.
Sally
There used to be a blog with a recipe for a simple green salad with 3-2-1 dressing: 3 parts oil, 2 parts vinegar (or citrus juice) and 1 part honey with salt and pepper to taste. I’ve also added about a teaspoon of Dijon, or a teaspoon of soy sauce (it adds umami). Some favorite versions: lime juice instead of vinegar, 1 part each red wine vinegar and lemon juice, and, especially good with salads containing apples, cider vinegar and maple syrup with Dijon.
Jessica Fisher
Yep. That sounds like a great formula.
TSandy
I make my own raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. I was spending a small fortune on bottled raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. It’s easy to make and the reduced raspberry sauce will keep a month in my refrigerator. Then I make up a new batch of dressing each week. During the summer raspberry sales I freeze the raspberries to use throughout the year. My favorite salad is over a spinach and strawberry salad with slivered almonds.
Susan
How long does homemade dressing last (if refrigerated)? Do you need to make it every time you make a salad?
Jessica Fisher
A week if you’re using vinegar, about 3 to 4 days if using citrus juice. I usually make a big batch to last the week, but some weeks I make a small amount for whatever salad I’m making.
Sandi
I do make my own vinaigrette but I don’t think I’ve ever measured it out. I’ve certainly never considered putting jam into it. That is an interesting idea. I generally prefer the more vinegary kind rather than a sweet dressing, but I might try it sometime just for kicks. I usually add all the other mix-in ideas, though. The kid doesn’t like vinegar much, and he’s a definite Ranch dressing person. I’ve never tried actually making that myself, although I know I really should. I have done my own bleu cheese dressing – the other dressing I enjoy when not using vinaigrette – but decided it was easier to just purchase a bottle of that when it was on sale.
Kristi
I just made balsamic vinaigrette last night. My family liked it. Thanks for this basic recipe! I’ll have to try some new combinations.
Jennifer Blacker
I love homemade salad dressing. While I do make vinaigrette from scratch I do admit to using mixes. Still much cheaper than buying a bottle. Penzey’s Spices sells a wonderful buttermilk ranch and Italian mix. I believe a bag of mix is about 4 bucks and it makes at least 20 bottles of dressing.
I eat salad every night so more dressing ideas are always good for me!
Ellen
I second their buttermilk ranch mix. I use it for recipes that call for a packet of Hidden Valley ranch. No preservatives… just spices. It’s great!
Claire
LOL, that story gave me such a great laugh this A.M. oh, my!!!! Thank the Lord he gives I s moments like that in our lives!! 🙂
I’m sure we each have a story similar to share. LOL
Making homemade dressing just makes sense. I love a greek dressing, but i need to try a new one. Loving your series!!!!!!
Julie
When on Whole30 which vinegar did you use for this?
Jessica Fisher
I’m pretty sure all vinegars are allowed, it’s the mustards or jams that you add that you’ll need to check the labels. Most Dijon mustards have white wine, but there are a few that do not. Use naturally-sweetened jams.
Sally
There used to be a blog with a recipe for a simple green salad with 3-2-1 dressing: 3 parts oil, 2 parts vinegar (or citrus juice) and 1 part honey with salt and pepper to taste. I’ve also added about a teaspoon of Dijon, or a teaspoon of soy sauce (it adds umami). Some favorite versions: lime juice instead of vinegar, 1 part each red wine vinegar and lemon juice, and, especially good with salads containing apples, cider vinegar and maple syrup with Dijon.
Jessica Fisher
Yep. That sounds like a great formula.
TSandy
I make my own raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. I was spending a small fortune on bottled raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. It’s easy to make and the reduced raspberry sauce will keep a month in my refrigerator. Then I make up a new batch of dressing each week. During the summer raspberry sales I freeze the raspberries to use throughout the year. My favorite salad is over a spinach and strawberry salad with slivered almonds.
Susan
How long does homemade dressing last (if refrigerated)? Do you need to make it every time you make a salad?
Jessica Fisher
A week if you’re using vinegar, about 3 to 4 days if using citrus juice. I usually make a big batch to last the week, but some weeks I make a small amount for whatever salad I’m making.
Sandi
I do make my own vinaigrette but I don’t think I’ve ever measured it out. I’ve certainly never considered putting jam into it. That is an interesting idea. I generally prefer the more vinegary kind rather than a sweet dressing, but I might try it sometime just for kicks. I usually add all the other mix-in ideas, though. The kid doesn’t like vinegar much, and he’s a definite Ranch dressing person. I’ve never tried actually making that myself, although I know I really should. I have done my own bleu cheese dressing – the other dressing I enjoy when not using vinaigrette – but decided it was easier to just purchase a bottle of that when it was on sale.
Kristi
I just made balsamic vinaigrette last night. My family liked it. Thanks for this basic recipe! I’ll have to try some new combinations.
Jennifer Blacker
I love homemade salad dressing. While I do make vinaigrette from scratch I do admit to using mixes. Still much cheaper than buying a bottle. Penzey’s Spices sells a wonderful buttermilk ranch and Italian mix. I believe a bag of mix is about 4 bucks and it makes at least 20 bottles of dressing.
I eat salad every night so more dressing ideas are always good for me!
Ellen
I second their buttermilk ranch mix. I use it for recipes that call for a packet of Hidden Valley ranch. No preservatives… just spices. It’s great!
Claire
LOL, that story gave me such a great laugh this A.M. oh, my!!!! Thank the Lord he gives I s moments like that in our lives!! 🙂
I’m sure we each have a story similar to share. LOL
Making homemade dressing just makes sense. I love a greek dressing, but i need to try a new one. Loving your series!!!!!!