Farmer’s Market Recipe of the Month: Simple Yet Delicious Salad Dressings

By BFM Staff

The key to a fresh and healthy salad that your family will actually want to eat is a home-made salad dressing. Below you will find a couple of our favorite recipes. Both of which are quick and easy and keep well in the refrigerator.

Maple Dressing

Combine in jar, and shake:

• ¼ c. maple syrup (slightly warmed in microwave)
• 1 ½ T. apple cider vinegar
• ¼ c. olive oil (I use a blend of olive and canola)

This dressing may be made in advance. Let it warm up a bit before using.

Great, without garlic, all-purpose salad dressing:

Combine into a small bowl:

• 3 T. minced shallots
• 3 T. red wine vinegar (sherry vinegar is yummy, balsamic too)
• ½ t. salt
• ½ t. sugar

Gradually whisk in:

• ½ c. olive oil

Set vinaigrette aside.