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salad dressing that's not ranch

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by body slam, Mar 22, 2015.

  1. Bäumer

    Bäumer Member

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    You can't really go wrong with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. The stuff they sell in the bottles at the store usually doesn't use real olive oil and I don't think it tastes as good. It is relatively healthy and keeps pretty well. Sprinkle a little feta cheese on there too.
     
  2. Falcons Talon

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    I know its part ranch, but chick fil a has an awesome avocado lime ranch dressing that you might want to try.
     
  3. SuraGotMadHops

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    I think French is a pretty underrated dressing.
     
  4. K mf G

    K mf G Member

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    yes indeed
     
  5. body slam

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    I keep a bottle of italian dressing around the house for marinade, but never put it on a salad. Tried it tonight and not bad at all.

    Ken's steakhouse shiznizzle lite is on the shopping list.
     
  6. Buck Turgidson

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    Best homemade honey-mustard ever:

    3/4 c extra virgin olive oil
    1/4 c red wine vinegar
    1 tbs balsamic
    1/3 c honey
    1/4 c whole grain dijon mustard
    2 tbs chopped fresh tarragon
    1 tbs chopped fresh thyme
    2 garlic cloves, pressed or chopped fine
    2 small shallots, chopped
    1/2 tsp each: kosher salt & fresh black pepper

    Put in jar, screw lid on, shake, enjoy! Great on salad and great on grilled chicken.
     
  7. The Boz

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    This man knows what's good. Listen to him.
     
  8. body slam

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    Briannas Blush Wine Vinaigrette with the strawberry on the label is awesome.

    Ken's Raspberry Walnut is also really good.
     
  9. ThatBoyNick

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    Ginger dressing from Benihana is great, hard to emulate at home.
     
  10. Falcons Talon

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    I know it's still Ranch, but Hidden Valley offers many different flavors....Spicy Ranch, Bacon Ranch, Avocado Ranch...but my personal favorite is the Jalapeno Ranch at Jason's Deli.

    Ken's Ceasars is pretty damn good too.
     
  11. Astrodome

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    Salsa is clutch.
     
  12. SuraGotMadHops

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    French dressing is so damn underrated.
     
  13. Jontro

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    real mvps with a beard have a1 with their salads.
     
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  14. donkeypunch

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    A good ranch is Krogers Simply Truth ranch with garlic and dill. That dill comes through real nice.

    Also Ive been mixing my own with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, dijon mustard, sugar and black pepper.
     
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  15. Falcons Talon

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    Don't have Krogers down here in the RGV anymore. I need to stop by the Kroger's in College Station next time I go up to pick up my son.
     
  16. donkeypunch

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    That sucks. I love me some HEB, but I need options with other grocers.
     
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  17. Buck Turgidson

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  18. bobrek

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    Pretty sure that's the stuff that almost gives me instant diarrhea...
     

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