Comments on: Homemade Salad Dressings with Ratios instead of Recipes

By: Karen Jean

Karen Jean — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:57:39 +0000

Balsamic vinegar is so good on tomato salad. No need for any oil.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:00:55 +0000

I love your website and this post in particular. I am trying to lose weight. The 3:1 ratio is for regular salad dressing (I am assuming). If I wanted a reduced fat can I substitute water for half of the oil?

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:57:37 +0000

@Christina Kelley, Christina, try drizzling with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. That salad is so good! One of my favorite things to eat.

By: Christina Kelley

Christina Kelley — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:26:02 +0000

Does anyone have a good dressing recipe to go with Tomato ,mozzarella , and basil salad?

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:02:42 +0000

@Melissa, Great idea to use cottage cheese! I tried ranch dressing with Greek style yogurt, but something was off. My kids love ranch so it would be good to make it healthier.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:52:49 +0000

If you want a healthy ranch dressing recipe, substite cottage cheese for the mayo & sour cream. You’ll need to add in a little extra milk & a bit of lemon juice (approx 1 Tablespoon for 2 cups cottage cheese, if more is needed, add gradually- be careful though because too much does NOT taste good!). Blend up the cottage cheese, milk, lemon juice & powder & you have a guilt-free way to eat lots of ranch! (great way to get kids dairy & some extra protien as well)

By: Susie's Homemade

Susie's Homemade — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:44:57 +0000

Great tips!!

By: Will Blog for Shoes

Will Blog for Shoes — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:48:56 +0000

Whenever I buy a bottle of salad dressing, I always seem to end up throwing over half of it out, due to our family’s differing preferences. I love the idea of making my own dressing using ratios, so I can make as little as I need. Thank you so much for sharing!

By: Betty

Betty — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:33:52 +0000

I have been making my own dressing for a few years now. Once you go homemade, you can never go back! Thanks for the easy tip.

By: Teri

Teri — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:51:58 +0000

I have a great dip recipe that has an easy ratio -
mix equal parts cider vinegar, miracle whip, milk & sugar (plus a dash of salt & pepper) – shake to combine & enjoy over summer lettuce, cucumbers & tomatoes.