AWWWWW Summer Salads really hit the spot!

We don't buy bottled dressing around here as you can see from the list below.   I cannot stress how much better dressings made fresh taste. Any one of these dressings is great with this combination of flavors. 

6 cups torn romaine lettuce

2 vine ripe tomatoes, chopped

1 bunch green onions, sliced thin (I like the larger Mexican ones)

1 chicken breast per person, grilled, & sliced

1/2 cup blueberries

1/2 cup grapes, quartered

salt & pepper to taste
bacon crumbles

1 recipe of one of the following dressings: 

FARMHOUSE BUTTERMILK DRESSING 
1 cup Buttermilk
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• Blend together in mini food processor or whisk vigorously. Chill overnight before serving.

Home made "BLEU" CHEESE DRESSING

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup large curd cottage cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 4 ounces bleu cheese crumbles (sometimes I use Gorgonzola for a bit of change or when I accidentally pick up the wrong container at the grocery store and we like it just as well)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• I put it all in my food processor and pulse until it's well mixed. Chill for 24-48 hours before serving.

I put it all in my food processor and pulse until it's well mixed. Chill for 24-48 hours before serving.

SWEET SESAME DRESSING
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

• Whisk vinegars, sugar and salt together.
• Heat over a medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
• Whisk in oil until well blended.
• Cool and pour over salad.

SWEET & SOUR CUCUMBER DRESSING 

1 cup dairy sour cream
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small bunch green onions, minced
1/2 cup small peeled and diced cucumber

• Whisk sour cream until smooth.
• Add lemon juice, salt and vinegar and blend well.
• Add cucumbers and onions.
• Cover to chill and blend flavors.
• Serve over tomato and lettuce salads, sliced chicken or chilled salmon.
• Makes 1 1/2 cups give or take.

CHAMPAGNE DRESSING
1/3 cup peanut oil
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons sugar
salt & pepper to taste

• Whisk together peanut oil, champagne vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt & pepper. Chill for several hours.
• Enjoy!

 CELERY SEED DRESSING
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 cup salad oil

• Blend together in small food processor for 3 minutes. 
• Chill. 
•  This is a thick dressing so shake vigorously before serving. I spooned a small portion into a bowl and microwaved it for a few seconds and served it warm. It thins out dramatically when warmed. It was yummy! 
• Keep bottled in refrigerator

1000 ISLAND DRESSING (MY FAVORITE)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 heaping tablespoon minced red onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper

• In a mini blender blend all ingredients to desired consistency.

WARM BACON DRESSING
1 egg
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
2 cups water
1/2 pound bacon
salt and pepper to taste

• Cook bacon until crisp. Leave drippings in pan and allow to cool.
• Drain on paper towels and crumble when cool.  Set aside.
• In a medium bowl lightly beat the egg.
• Add the vinegar, sugar, water, flour, salt and pepper.  Blend well.  Add to the bacon drippings.
• Mix until well blended.
• Cook over a low heat, STIRRING CONSTANTLY!  Bring to a rolling boil taking off the heat when you reach your desired consistency.
• When cool, add the crumbled bacon.
• Enjoy!