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.

Spicy Thousand Island Salad Dressing

• 2 tbsp horseradish sauce
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp relish
• salt and pepper to taste

This is a simple version of thousand island dressing with a little kick.  Ketchup and relish make this salad dressing sweet.  The horseradish sauce brings the creaminess as well as the spicy kick.  A fresh wedge of iceberg lettuce with this salad dressing is a great way to start a meal.

Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing

• two heads of garlic roasted in the oven at 400 degrees for one hour
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Roasting changes the sharp flavor of raw garlic into a sweet and delicious base for this salad dressing.  When you have a flavor that is so great on its own, you don’t want to do too much to it.  Just choose ingredients that compliment the flavor.

Pineapple Vinaigrette

• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, minced, with juice
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 packet artificial sweetener
• salt and pepper to taste

The sweetness and the acidity of the pineapple juice will go far in your salad.  Hot sauce adds a little bite, and low-fat mayonnaise adds some nice creaminess.  The artificial sweetener is optional, especially if your pineapple is really sweet.

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

• 1 tbsp mustard (I used a chipotle mustard.)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp oil

Honey Mustard dressings are great, because they combine slightly spicy flavors with slightly sweet flavor.  The combination is great on many types of foods.

Thousand Island Salad Dressing

• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp mayo
• 1 tsp relish
• salt
• pepper

Red Navel Salad Dressing

• 2 tbsp red navel juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

This sweet salad dressing has a nice citrus flavor and will compliment many vegetables.

Citrus Honey Salad Dressing

• 2 tbps freshly-squeezed citrus juices (orange, lemon, lime, etc.)
• 1 tsp wildflower honey
• salt and pepper to taste

Fig Honey Salad Dressing

• 2 tbsp fig fruit vinegar
• 1 tsp buckwheat honey
• 1 tsp roasted hazelnut oil
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Orange Orange Blossom Salad Dressing

• 2 tbsp freshly-squeezed orange juice
• 1 tsp orange blossom honey
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• salt and pepper to taste