October 16th, 2009

Mex-Tex Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Here is another southwestern rendition of ranch dressing, this time with chipotles, limes and cilantro. Has a delightful clean fresh taste and it’s great as a dressing or a dip.

INGREDIENTS

Mayonnaise

Buttermilk or sour cream

4 large spoonfuls of parmesan cheese

4 large spoonfuls of lime juice

4 large spoonfuls of pureed chipotle peppers

1 large spoonful of cilentro

1 spoonful of minced dried onion

1 spoonful of cumin

1 clove of garlic, pressed or minced

2 dashes of salt

1 dash of cayenne

DIRECTIONS

Mayonnaise to the ½ blue marks on the SaladSuccess Shaker

Buttermilk or sour cream to the top of the blue vinegar line

Add the rest of the ingredients

Shake vigorously and chill for ½ hour or more.

Reshake before serving

Once again, don’t squeeze out the dressing through the poppet top; just unscrew the top and pour over your salad.

August 11th, 2009

Cancun Cumin Salad Dressing

Adapted from Newman’s Own Cookbook, this delightful cumin dressing is superb on grilled chicken salad or burritos. I usually add avocado, jicama, sweet red peppers and black beans.   For a lighter taste you can replace the olive oil with canola oil.  For those of you who don’t like a spicy dressing – cut back on the cumin.

INGREDIENTS

Oil or canola oil

Distilled white vinegar

Fresh strained lemon juice from 4 lemons

Dijon Mustard

Ground Cumin

Shallots

Salt & pepper

DIRECTIONS

Put 2 peeled shallots in the SaladSuccess Shaker for an infusion.  For a faster infusion, cut shallots in half

Oil to the blue oil line

Vinegar to the top blue vinegar line

Add lemon juice

1 heaping tablespoon of Dijon mustard

3 tablespoons of ground cumin

Salt & pepper to taste

Shake vigorously in the SaladSuccess Shaker