SALAD DRESSING CLONE RECIPES

SALAD DRESSING CLONE RECIPES

• 1 cup mayonnaise (low cal OK)

• 1 cup buttermilk (don't substitute)

• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or 2 tsp. dried)

• ¾ teaspoon black pepper

• ¾ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (not garlic salt)

• ½ teaspoon onion powder (not onion salt)

• 2 large pinches dried thyme

Whisk together and chill overnight before using.

NOTE: Don't use this dressing right after you make it; it will NOT taste like ranch dressing. Something magical happens to it after it sits overnight...trust me!!

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We like Light House brand Thousand Island salad dressing (in the refrigerated veggie section) but the price has increased to nearly $4.50 for a small jar, which is crazy.  The following recipe  is VERY close to the original, I hope you like it... picky-picky husband loves it.

LIGHT HOUSE THOUSAND ISLAND  CLONE

• 3/4 cup mayonnaise (low cal is OK)

• 1/4 cup ketchup

• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

• 2 tablespoons finely minced celery

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Whisk everything together and refrigerate at least a couple of hours before using.

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This Catalina salad dressing is delicious, our grand kids love it. I can't believe how easy it is to make.

CATALINA SALAD DRESSING CLONE

• 1 cup vegetable oil (I used canola oil)
• 2/3 cup ketchup

• 1/2 cup vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)

• ½ teaspoon onion powder (not onion salt)

• ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder

• ½ teaspoon celery seed

• ½ teaspoon chili powder

• big pinch of paprika (not the spicy kind)

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 cup sugar

Place all ingredients in a blender (I used an immersion blender) and mix on high speed (salad dressing will really thicken up as you process it).

NOTE: Catalina needs a good whisk before using (if it has been in the fridge for a few days).

NOTE: All three of these salad dressings last an easy 10 days (or more) in the fridge.