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Okay guys, I have a confession to make. I’ve been on a diet… *sob*…. and it’s been ahem hell (eek!). Seriously, we have been trying to lose a few (or more!) pounds around here and I have been counting those pesky little calories like a mad woman. So, I took this opportunity to make a healthier dish for the blog too. Now, when you see this recipe you are going to scream at me, “you call THAT healthy?!” I know, this dressing itself isn’t healthy. BUT, when you portion it out correctly with your salad, it is totally doable for a dinner or lunch. Trust me.
Spicy Garlic Salad Dressing
So, if I am going to go wasting calories on a more fatty item, it better be good. And this is GOOD. Also, it has to be flavorful so I don’t need a lot and this recipe definitely delivers! It has everything… slightly spicy, tangy, garlicky, sweet, creamy… and some umami going on (you know umami… when something savory makes you go what IS that, it’s delish!). Your taste buds are really going to be thanking me for this one!
Spicy Garlic Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 Cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic minced fine
- 1 Tbls red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbls water
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 Cup cornichons chopped fine
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except for cornichons in a bowl and set aside.
- Finely chop the cornichon.
- Add to the remaining ingredients and mix to combine.
- Serve this on a salad, or as a dip for veggies or chips!
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Oh man, this is soooo good! You have to try this out, it’s just bursting with flavor. It has a nice light burn as well from the sriracha but if you don’t like any kind of spice definitely leave that out. Let me know how you like this dressing, I know you’re dying to make it soon! 😉
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I made this dressing tonight and it is easy and very good! My husband really loved it and it is in our permanent rotation now. Thank you so much for the recipe and I will be trying many more of your creations. 🙂
Thanks so much for your reply, I appreciate it! 🙂
No sweet, definitely dill or kosher!
A small pickle? Would that be a sweet one or a dill?
Thanks so much!
A small pickle
What is a cornichon?
Sounds fantastic! I love spicy dressings!!!
You’re right! Ugh, so sorry updating it now!
Maybe I’m blind, but I don’t actually see any garlic in the recipe. I think I see some minced cloves in the bowl, though. I’m hoping it’s a typo!
Yum I love that you put Siracha in it. I always need some new salad dressing.
YUM! Love the sound of this dressing. I took have been trying to lose weight and been counting those calories so I feel your pain! This sounds perfect for a salad though!
Sounds delicious and I will definitely try it! We make all of our own salad dressings…I need to start putting the recipes up on the blog. So much better than store bought!
I can’t wait to try this, it looks soo yummy, I just want to grab one of those shrimps! 🙂 Michelle
This looks so delicious (you had me at spicy … and garlic!). Thanks for sharing it – can’t wait to try it soon:)
This looks delicious! Thanks for sharing it with the Let’s Get Real party.