Salad Dressing Recipes
Salad Dressing Recipes — Four easy vintage homemade salad dressings from old community cookbooks. Includes a classic French-style dressing, a herby tarragon vinaigrette, a sweet pineapple dressing, and a tangy cider vinegar blend. Perfect for fresh greens and tossed salads.
Recipes on This Page
- French Salad Dressing
- Tarragon Salad Dressing
- Pineapple Salad Dressing
- Sweet and Tangy Salad Dressing
French Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/4 cup vinegar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl or jar.
- Beat or shake vigorously for 5 minutes until well blended.
- Optional: Add 1 teaspoon celery seed and/or 1 teaspoon chopped parsley.
Tarragon Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup tarragon vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups salad oil
- 1 1/2 cups olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons onion salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons tarragon leaves
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Do not refrigerate.
- Let stand a few days before using to allow flavors to develop.
Pineapple Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, beat the egg.
- Blend in sugar and flour, then gradually stir in lime juice and pineapple juice until smooth.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and chill thoroughly before using.
Makes: About 1 1/4 cups
Sweet and Tangy Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup salad oil
Instructions
- Boil vinegar, sugar, and grated onion together for 5 minutes. Cool.
- Stir in salt, dry mustard, celery seed, and paprika.
- Slowly blend in salad oil while whisking or blending.
- Serve on fresh greens or tossed salad.
FAQ
How long do homemade salad dressings keep?
Oil-and-vinegar dressings usually keep longer than creamy or egg-thickened ones. Store covered in the refrigerator and use your best judgment.
Do I need to refrigerate these dressings?
The tarragon dressing should not be refrigerated. The pineapple dressing must be chilled before serving. Others are best refrigerated.
Why does my dressing separate?
Separation is normal with oil-and-vinegar dressings. Simply shake or whisk vigorously before serving.
Can I adjust the sweetness or tang?
Yes. Taste and tweak sugar or vinegar a little at a time until it suits your greens.