Made From Scratch: Salad Dressing

Salad dressing is simple enough to make from scratch.  You can vary the seasonings and create many variations.


Salad Dressing
from my dad

Ingredients:
6 T olive oil
2 T lemon juice or vinegar
salt
pepper
garlic
herbs

1) In a small bowl, whisk together 1 T olive oil, 1 T lemon juice or vinegar, & seasoning.
2) Add 2 T olive oil and whisk.
3) Add 3 T olive oil and 1 T lemon juice or vinegar and whisk.
4) Adjust seasoning to taste.

Napa Cabbage Salad

This week in our CSA we got a large head of Napa Cabbage, sweeter and finer than typical cabbage.  I used it in a variety of dishes, but this was my favorite.

Napa Cabbage Salad
Adapted from Ollin Farms CSA Newsletter

Ingredients:
1/2 c slivered almonds

1 lb napa cabbage, chopped

2 scallions, thinly sliced

2 carrots, grated
raisins
3 T vegetable oil
1 T soy sauce
1/2 t sugar
pepper

1) Combine almonds, cabbage, scallions, and carrots in a large bowl.
2) In a small bowl, whisk together oil, soy sauce, sugar, & pepper.
3) When ready to eat, sprinkle with raisins and drizzle with dressing.