What Is Salad dressing and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with salad dressing? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it — with 65 recipes to put it to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp (14g)Where found
Salad dressing is usually found in the salad dressings section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Salad dressing is a member of the Fats and Oils US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does salad dressing weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14 grams |
| 1 cup | 235 grams |
Related
Fats and Oils
| In Chinese: | 沙拉酱 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | vinaigrette | |
| en español: | aderezo para ensaladas |
Recipes using salad dressing
There are 65 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Turkey Bacon Pasta Salad
Turn leftover turkey into a refreshing pasta salad with sweet great peas, crunchy celery topped with bacon.
Circular Italian Sandwich
Multiple layers of Italian flavour. Salami, roasted peppers, eggplant and cheese sandwiched in between crusty Italian bread.
Bonnie's Potato Salad
Use any your favorite salad dressing to make this potato salad. We love creamy dressing or sweet-sour dressing the best. You can enjoy this delicious salad right after it's made, or let chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight.
Texas Caviar - Superbowl
Black beans and black-eyed peas tossed with jalapeños, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and fresh cilantro in zesty Italian dressing. No cooking required. The ultimate game day dip for a crowd.
Japanese Vegetable Salad with Miso Dressing
Inspired by a Japanese salad I had when I was in Australia. The salad tasted so refreshing, and the miso dressing added tons of flavour. An excellent salad.
BBQ Tuna Burgers
Make these delicious and economical tuna burgers for your family. They are ready within 20 minutes and perfect for a supper on a busy weekday.
Spicy Bean & Corn Salsa - Superbowl
Super quick and easy to make, instead of canned tomatoes, I used cherry tomatoes and made our own dressing and kept in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to let marinate; the flavor came out delicious, because of cherry tomatoes, it was more like a salad, definitely is a keeper.
Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo Chicken Dip
This is one of the most popular dips I make at all of my parties. From football to holidays, it is always the first dish to be empty!
Toasted Summer Turkey Sandwich
This toasted sandwich is perfect for summer. With grilled yellow summer squash, fresh deli turkey and a medly of spices it melts in your mouth and awakens your summer spirit...
Tamari Tofu Burger
Firm tofu marinated in tamari, chili, and sugar, grilled until browned and served on wholemeal buns with an Asian carrot and coriander slaw in lime-fish sauce dressing. 18 minutes.
Tomato Hornworm Wipeouts
Creepy-crawly edible hornworms made from cucumber strips, cream cheese, and string cheese, served in hollowed-out tomatoes. A no-cook Halloween snack kids can help make.
Super Easy Cole Slaw
Super easy coleslaw made from just shredded cabbage and your favorite dressing. A crisp, crunchy side you can throw together in minutes and customize with whatever add-ins you like.
Banana & Pomegranate Salad
Jewel-like pomegranate seeds and sliced bananas dressed in lime juice and palm sugar. This North Indian fruit salad is a cooling, refreshing side dish built to tame the heat of your spiciest curry.
Nasu Karashi Sumiso-Ae
Nasu karashi sumiso-ae, a Japanese eggplant dish with boiled eggplant cubes tossed in a tangy white miso, soy sauce, and hot mustard dressing. A simple, savory side served at room temperature.
Mexican Bean Sandwich
This combination of raw vegetables and seasonings makes a tasty sandwich that's high in fiber and low in fat.
Summertime Salad
Build-your-own summer salad with fresh veggies, marinated artichokes, avocado, sprouts, shrimp, bacon bits, and cheese. A flexible no-cook recipe you can customize with whatever is in season.
Chicken Casserole Ala Ruth
Layers of tender broccoli, chicken breast, and melty Velveeta smothered in creamy mushroom soup, topped with crunchy water chestnuts and golden fried onion rings. Retro casserole comfort at its finest.
Perky Turkey
Perky Turkey: leftover turkey and rice salad with celery, pimientos, and Dijon mustard dressing, served over lettuce. A no-cook lunch or light dinner ready in 5 minutes.
Curry Sauce
A 3-ingredient curry sauce made with salad dressing, curry powder, and paprika. No cooking required. Mix, chill, and serve.
Sweet 'N' Spicy Onion Glaze
Three-ingredient grilling glaze made from onion soup mix, apricot preserves, and salad dressing. Brush it on chicken, spareribs, kabobs, or burgers during the last few minutes for a sticky, sweet-spicy finish.
Party Chicken Casserole
Party chicken and crab casserole layered with stuffing, crabmeat, chicken breasts, and cream of mushroom soup. An elegant retro casserole for entertaining that bakes hands-off for 90 minutes.
Variety Coleslaw
Variety coleslaw: light yogurt-dressed slaw with cabbage, carrot, and green pepper plus chopped apple, pineapple, or raisins. A lighter spin on creamy coleslaw for picnics and BBQs.
Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet potato salad with crushed pineapple, green peas, and fresh parsley tossed in creamy dressing. A no-cook vegetarian side dish ready in 15 minutes.
Party Chicken--Casserole
Party chicken casserole layers crabmeat, seasoned stuffing, and boneless chicken breasts under cream of mushroom soup. A retro one-dish main baked slow under a paprika crust.
Pork Piccata - Wcdj16B
Pork piccata with Parmesan-crusted tenderloin medallions pan-fried in garlic butter, served with a creamy caper and lemon sauce. A quick Italian-style weeknight dinner.
