Garlic Scape & Honey Dressing

Ingredients:
2 garlic scapes, coarsely chopped
2 green onions, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or similar brown mustard
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
dash salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation:
In a blender, combine the garlic scapes, onions, honey, mustard, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. With blender on low, slowly add the olive oil until well blended.

Makes 1 cup.

Spicy Caesar Salad Dressing

By Nela McHugh ~ Simply for Life Cooking Expert

2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced     
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, juiced
Dash of hot sauce
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup olive oil

Add all ingredients except the oil to a food processor or blender. Turn the machine on and let it run for 15 to 20 seconds. As the machine is running, drizzle in the olive oil. This step is very important as it will make your dressing “creamy”. Let the machine run for another 15 seconds until the oil is incorporated.

Balsamic Oil Vinaigrette Dressing

By Nela McHugh ~ Simply for Life Cooking Expert

Use this dressing with green salads
 
½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tsp mustard
2 tsp maple syrup
 
Mix all ingredients in a container such as a mason jar and shake. 
 
Creamy vinaigrette
Use this dressing with potato, coleslaw or pasta salads.
 
Same as above, just add about ½ to ¾ cup of plain yogurt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. It may need a bit more sweet (maple syrup) or a pinch of salt and pepper.