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Pantry Staples for Summer Salad Dressings

 

Use the magic formula of 3 parts oil, 2 parts vinegar and 1 part mustard or jam (plus a pinch of salt and pepper) to bring many more flavours to the next salad you make. 


Here are a few of our favourite combinations for the summer season:


  1. Jam
    • Try two of summer’s best berries in your next salad dressing mix. Raspberry or strawberry jam bring a burst of flavour to a dressing mixed as follows:
      1. 3 parts olive oil, 2 parts red wine vinegar, 1 part raspberry or strawberry jam and pinch of salt and pepper
    • This dressing is beautiful on green salad with fruit, goat cheese and nuts.


  1. Mustard
    • Adding mustard to a simple dressing gives you a classic vinaigrette which can be used on most mixed green salads. Try a combination of the following:
      1. 3 parts olive oil, 2 parts balsamic vinegar / apple cider vinegar or / lemon juice, 1 part dijon mustard and a pinch of salt and pepper
    • Try a grainy mustard or tarragon mustard if you want to play around a bit more with flavours.


  1. Vinegars
    • You’ll find a wide variety of vinegars to choose from in the shop to make your next dressing. Champagne vinegar is a lovely one to choose for any fresh summer salad you’re making. Try a combination of:
      1. 3 parts olive oil, 2 parts champagne vinegar, 1 part dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey and salt and pepper to taste
    • Want to get extra creative?! Use some pickle brine right from the pickle jar! Try this combination of:
      1. 3 parts olive oil, 2 parts pickle juice, 1 part dijon mustard, 1 tbsp of a fresh summer herb like dill or parsley and salt and pepper to taste

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