Well Dressed: Salad Dressings
Salads are a great way to enjoy summer vegetables and fruits, but I tend to find myself using the same lemon and olive oil dressing to coat my greens, salad and after salad. While it is delicious and easy to use, there are a ton of other creative vinaigrettes out there that help spruce up salads and make usual go-to recipes a little more exciting.We turned to cookbook author Jeff Keys, whose recent book Well Dressed is filled with fun and exotic ideas for inspiration, and came up with a creamy avocado dressing of our own.Try one of these four ideas below, and please let us know if you have any more to share!Fresh Basil VinaigretteThese flavors a perfect blend for three-bean or similar salads. And the flavors only get better after a day in the fridge.Avocado and Mint DressingThe creamy avocado in this dressing pairs well with the invigorating and bright taste of fresh mint and works wonderfully for a light yet filling summer salad.Honey-Roasted Raspberry VinaigretteThe anise-like flavor of tarragon blends well with the sweetness of summer raspberries making this a fantastic dressing.Sesame Mint VinaigretteA salad dressing that capitalizes on exotic flavors from around the world.Read more: http://www.thedailymeal.com/4-summer-salad-dressingsRead more: http://www.thedailymeal.com/4-summer-salad-dressings#ixzz1Ruj1Kaay Read more: http://www.thedailymeal.com/4-summer-salad-dressings#ixzz1Ruiv8YQv (Yasmin FahrThe Daily Meal2011-06-08)