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    Home » Recipes » Salad Dressings and Sauces

    How to make Homemade Salad Vinaigrette

    Published: Apr 10, 2017 · Modified: Jul 3, 2020 by Bowl Me Over · 8 Comments

    Homemade Salad Vinaigrette saves a ton of money compared to store bought salad dressing, saves a ton of calories too and it just tastes better! 
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    How to make Homemade Salad Vinaigrette

    I do not have a college education, though I believe I’ve earned a Master's Degree in Life, graduating at the top of my class!

    My career includes working at Steinfeld’s Pickles, a server in a fast food taco restaurant, a bank teller and in security at a Nuclear Power Plant. I’ve worked as an Executive Assistant for the Presidents of two different companies.

    On the line at Steinfield's Pickle Plant. This picture was taken by the Oregonian Newspaper. That's me with the hat. I think I was 17 years old.

    On the line at Steinfield's Pickle Plant. This picture was taken by the Oregonian Newspaper. That's me with the hat. I think I was 17 years old.

    In South Carolina, Wisconsin and Minnesota I worked for a BIG financial institution selling short term high interest loans. Though I outsold my co-workers both in $$’s and volume, I made half of what the college graduates made (who were also male, but that’s an entirely different story).

    I’ve worked as a headhunter doing hardcore telemarketing sales and excelled in sales. From there I started my own business and learned how fulfilling it is to work for myself, but I still was not satisfied with my career.

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    Living in Oregon, Virginia, California, Wisconsin, South Carolina and Minnesota allowed me the opportunity to experience many different cuisines. Traveling or life has taken me to 43 of the 50 states here in America! I’ve experienced many cuisines and cultures. I love the diversity life’s experiences has offered me!

    When I began my food blog three years ago, I did not know where it would take me. However, I was pretty sure my Facebook friends were tired of seeing a newsfeed full of pictures of food. (I think many blogs get started that way!) 😊

    I first learned how to make salad dressing when I was a kid. I remember watching Mom make Thousand Island Salad Dressing to mound on top of crab louie salads. YUM!!! I’ve learned to make my own salad dressing. I enjoy the freshness and variety without having a huge bottle in the fridge that is never used up before being tossed.

    Have you ever made your own homemade vinaigrette?

    Have you ever made your own homemade vinaigrette?

    Homemade salad dressing taste so much better than bottled. A base of oil and vinegar offers big flavor without the heavy calories you get from mayonnaise based dressing. (Although substituting greek yogurt for mayonnaise is a great way to enjoy a creamy based dressing while not feeling guilty!)

    Homemade Salad Vinaigrette is easy and so flavorful!

    Homemade Salad Vinaigrette is easy and so flavorful!

    Making your own vinaigrette is easy, flavorful and luckily doesn’t take a college education - I have definitely found a career I love!

    Homemade Vinaigrette keeps well in the fridge. Keeping it in a jar makes it easy to mix - just give it a big shake.

    Homemade Vinaigrette keeps well in the fridge. Keeping it in a jar makes it easy to mix - just give it a big shake.

    This vinaigrette uses marmalade jam - though I've made it with all types of jam; mandarin, plum, blackberry, even strawberry - it's very versatile! Jam gives it a sweetness without adding excess sugar.

    Using a citrus jam brightens the flavor of this dressing.

    Using a citrus jam brightens the flavor of this dressing.

    Homemade Vinaigrette saves a ton of money compared to store bought salad dressing, a ton of calories too and it just tastes better! 

    I’m sharing the recipe below, but before I do I’d love to hear your story! What has brought you to this chapter in your life?

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    Salad Vinaigrette

    Homemade Salad Vinaigrette saves a ton of money compared to store bought salad dressing, saves a ton of calories too and it just tastes better! 
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    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Salad Dressings, Salads &amp
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 74kcal
    Author: Deb Clark
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade jam *
    • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon spicy yellow mustard
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl add the jam & vinaigrette & whisk well.
    • Stir in the mustard, salt & pepper to combine thoroughly.
    • Slowly add the olive oil & continue to whisk briskly to emulsify.
    • *That's it! Though my recipe calls for marmalade, I've made this with all types of jam; marmalade, mandarin, plum, blackberry, even strawberry, it's very versatile. Saves a ton of money compared to store bought salad dressing, saves a ton of calories too and it just tastes better!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 124mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Ok...so you don't make your own jam or jelly? Don't stress - take a shortcut & use your favorite store bought brand.

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    Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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    1. Amanda

      April 13, 2017 at 12:37 am

      5 stars
      it's a fast, easy, healthy and delicious recipe. Love it.

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      • Bowl Me Over

        April 13, 2017 at 2:48 pm

        Thanks Amanda, appreciate your stopping by!

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    2. Rini

      April 12, 2017 at 6:35 am

      5 stars
      You have had such a colorful and versatile life experiences. That is awesome! This dressing looks amazing, Deb.

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      • Bowl Me Over

        April 13, 2017 at 2:49 pm

        Colorful & versatile is a great description! 😀 Thanks Rini!!!

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    3. Liza

      April 10, 2017 at 11:13 pm

      5 stars
      What a wonderful recipe! And another benefit of making your own dressing is you actually know what's in it! This recipe is amazing! I'll be making it tomorrow for sure! 🙂 Thanks, Debra!

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      • Bowl Me Over

        April 11, 2017 at 7:10 am

        I think that's the number one reason (that I should have included!) don't you think Liza? Just knowing your food isn't filled with things you can't pronounce!

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    4. Nicole Schulte

      April 24, 2014 at 8:57 am

      My husband loves orange marmalade and you are right about the store bought dressings. This looks delicious, fast and easy! Thanks!!

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      • Bowl Me Over

        May 05, 2014 at 1:31 pm

        Wonderful! I hope you enjoy it!

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