Mr. Salad Dressing

Tomato Basil Salad Dressing

• one can of diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Tomatoes and fresh basil are a perfect combination.  Adding balsamic vinegar to this salad dressing gives it depth.  You’ll love the freshness of this salad dressing on sliced mushrooms or roasted heads of romaine.

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.