Mr. Salad Dressing

White Truffle Salad Dressing

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp mustard
• 1 tsp white truffle flavored olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

The white truffle flavored olive oil will bring a lot of flavor to this salad dressing.  Other ingredients can do the same for your homemade salad dressings.  Sometimes, spending a little bit more on a specialty gourmet ingredient will go along way in your recipes.

Please don’t be turned off by the word “gourmet”. Gourmet ingredients may be a little more expensive, but they will go a long way in your recipes. The great flavor of a gourmet ingredient will instantly change a recipe.

When it comes to salad dressings, a nice, flavorful oil or a rich, aged balsamic vinegar can be the star. It’s not necessary to use a large amount of a gourmet ingredient, because the flavor will be so much better.

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Jalapeno Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette

• 2 tbsp jalapeno pepper jelly
• 2 tbsp cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• salt and pepper to taste

This vinaigrette was created to compliment cabbage for a spicy sweet cole slaw, but it can be adapted for other salads by reducing the amount of vinegar or mayonnaise.  The great thing about the jelly is that it is both sweet and spicy.  There are plenty of interesting jellies and jams that can be the base for a great salad dressing.