Make creamy salad dressing by adding a
bit of cream to basic vinaigrette. Photo
courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

When we ask people why they just don’t whisk together 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 4 tablespoons olive oil, one often-heard response is that the family prefers creamy dressing.

Done! Just whisk together 1/2 part cream. It that’s not creamy enough, add more cream.

And don’t forget to season your vinaigrette with a pinch of salt and pepper, for starters. For more flavors, add:

• A pinch of dry mustard
• A half teaspoon of Dijon mustard (or other favorite mustard)
• Minced garlic
• A pinch of anchovy paste, hot chile paste, olive paste, pesto or tomato paste (we use Amore brand)
• Your favorite herbs (we like minced dill, parsley and/or oregano but experiment with anything at hand, including horseradish)
• Your favorite spices

Share your tips for a creamy dressing.