Ingredients of Salad Dressings

Salad DressingsAre liquid or semi liquid used to

flavor salads.The quality depends directly on

the quality of the ingredients used.Made primarily of an oil and an

acid with other ingredients added to modify the flavor or texture.

1. OilsExamples:

1. OilsShould have mild, sweet flavor.

Strongly flavored oil can make excellent salad dressing but not appropriate with every food.

Examples: corn oil, soybean oil, canola, peanut oil, olive oil, walnut oil

2. VinegarShould have a good, clean sharp

flavor. Most salad vinegar are about 5% acidity, but some range as 7-8%.

3. Lemon JuiceFresh lemon juice maybe used in

place of or in addition to vinegar in some preparation.

4. EggyolkAs essential ingredient in

mayonnaise and other emulsifier dressings. For safety, pasteurized eggs should be used.

5. Seasoning and flavoringsFresh herbs are preferable to dried

herbs. Other flavorings include mustard, ketchup, worcestershire sauce and various kinds of cheeses.

Types of Salad Dressings

1. Oil and Vinegar DressingsBasic vinaigrette is simple mixture

of oil, vinegar and seasonings which is an example of temporary emulsions. The ratio of oil to vinegar is 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. However, it can be change to taste.

2. Emulsified DressingsMayonnaise is an emulsified

dressing. It is more often serves as the base of wide variety of other dressings. Mayonnaise based dressings are generally thick and creamy.

3. Other Dressings Cooked salad dressing is similar

with appearance to mayonnaise, but is has a tarter flavor, while mayonnaise is richer and milder. Cooked dressing is made with little or no oil and with a starch thickener.

3. Other Dressings Sour creamFruit juiceYogurtLow calorie dressings

Standard Recipes for Salad Dressings

“French Dressing”Ingredients:½ tsp dry mustard½ tsp paprika½ tsp salt½ tsp sugar, optional¼ lemon juice or vinegar½ cup salad oil

“French Dressing”Steps in preparation:1. Measure the dry seasonings into a

bowl, add the vinegar or lemon juice, and dissolve them.

2. Add the oil, mix well, and transfer to a jar. Shake well.

3. Just before serving shake again to blend throuroughly.

“Mayonnaise Dressing”

Ingredients:½ tsp mustard½ tsp salt½ tsp sugar1 pinch pepper1 pinch paprika1 egg2 cups salad oil3 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar

“Mayonnaise Dressing”

Steps in preparation:1. Measure seasonings into bowl. Blend, and

add egg. Mix well. 2. Gradually add the first ½ cup of the oil,

almost drop by drop, beating well. Then add the lemon juice and the rest of the oil slowly and continue beating all during these additions.

3. Transfer to the covered refrigerator jjar and store.