Make your Own Vinaigrette

Make  your own Vinaigrette

60% oils
30 % acids
10% Flavors
OILS                                      
Olive Oil 
Grape seed oil   
Sesame oil    

Acids                                                                  
Vinegars (red wine, balsamic, etc.)                                  
Lemon juice 

Other Flavors  
Mustard (prepared)  
Jams                                                   
Herbs (parsley, basil, garlic)
Nut oils  
Avocado oil                                                                                                        
shallots 
Ginger                                            
Soy sauce 
Tahini

+ Standard seasoning
Preferred sweetener (Used to balance out the tartness of acids)
Salt and pepper


Dressing from:
http://www.recipechart.com/recipes/appetizer-recipes/autumn-crunch-pasta-salad
 4 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2-4 tablespoons white sugar
1/8 teaspoon each: paprika, onion powder
1 tablespoon poppyseeds

Broccoli - Caulifower Salad

When I was participating in a small group from church, we had a potluck once a month. I always took a salad and the salad depended on what was in season and what was on sale. My now deceased friend, Sheila, asked how I always had a different kind of salad? The answer is that I love fresh food and especially salads.
I recently made this salad, and it was to die for. It is not my recipe, but it is delicious. I have been thinking that one thing I might add would be black olives.


http://www.chef-in-training.com/2015/02/broccoli-cauliflower-salad/

Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower, cut in bite size pieces
• 2 cups broccoli, cut in bite size
• ½ cups celery
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1½ cups cooked and chopped bacon

Dressing

• 2 cups mayonaise
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• ¼ teaspoons salt
• ¼ cup chopped onion (I use red onions in salads)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl toss cauliflower, broccoli, celery, peas, and bacon.
2. In a medium bowl combine mayo, sugar, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, salt and onion. Mix well. Pour over salad and toss to mix well and serve.