Our Favorite Homemade Salad Dressings

I absolutely love making salad dressing at home. Not only do I know what went in it, but it also tastes fresher to me. I made these dressing a few days ago and Dr. Sweetpea has been using these every day on his salad.

Maple Dijon Salad Dressing

(Source: Taste Of Home)

3/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Store in the refrigerator. Shake before serving.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

(Source: Southern Living)

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

3 tablespoons honey

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 small shallots, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 cup olive oil

Whisk together first 7 ingredients until blended. Gradually whisk in olive oil.

Outback Steakhouse Tangy Tomato Dressing

(Source: Outback Steakhouse)

1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

3 tablespoons white vinegar

1 cup water

7 tablespoons granulated sugar

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon granulated onion

1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/8 teaspoon dried basil

1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together tomato paste, apple cider vinegar and white vinegar. Add water and whisk until smooth. Whisk in sugar, salt, granulated onion, granulated garlic, thyme, ground red pepper, basil and black pepper. Move into a container, cover and chill before using. Can be made up to 4 days ahead. Makes: 2 cups