5 Easy Shake in a Jar Salad Dressing Recipes

Nutty, salty-sharp dipping sauce — sesame oil, soya, rice vinegar in balance.

INGREDIENTS

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BALSAMIC & HONEY

3 tbsp of Balsamic vinegar

1 tbps of Dijon

1 tbsp of honey

Large pinch salt

5 turns of black pepper

6 tbsp of veg oil

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GRAIN MUSTARD & SHERRY VINEGAR

This is a great all-purpose vinaigrette for salads, sliced tomatoes or other raw vegetables.

 

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

1 tablespoon minced shallot

½ tsp sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

1 Tbsp of grain mustard

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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SOYA 3 2 1 sauce

15g toasted sesame seeds

200ml toasted sesame oil

100ml soya sauce

65ml rice vinegar

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FRENCH DRESSING

½ clove garlic finely chopped

1 tsp Dijon

Large pinch salt

8 turns of black pepper

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 finely chopped shallot

3 tbsp veg oil

3 tbps of olive oil

1 tsp chopped tarragon

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GRILLED PRAWNS PEANUT & CHILI DRESSING

4 tbsp of veg oil

1 large clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp minced fresh ginger root

100ml hot water

2 tbsp peanut butter

1 lime, juiced & zested

2 tbsps Thai-style sweet chili sauce

2 tbsps hoisin sauce

Little chopped coriander

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste

PEANUT CRUMB

 

100g peanuts

1 fresh lime zest

4g coarse sea salt

2g finely crushed black pepper

2g smoked paprika

1g Large pinch cayenne

15g soft brown sugar

154g veg oil

Method

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BALSAMIC & HONEY

Place into jar & shake

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GRAIN MUSTARD & SHERRY VINEGAR

Combine the vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper. Give it a stir with a whisk or fork to soften the shallot then drizzle the oil in while whisking.

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SOYA 3 2 1 sauce

You can easily make more or less of this Asian dipping sauce by remembering the 3-2-1 ratio of ingredients.  Three parts oil parts, 2 part soya sauce, one part rice wine vinegar plus the toasted sesame seeds, no seasoning required

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FRENCH DRESSING

Place all into a jar & shake really well

 

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GRILLED PRAWNS PEANUT & CHILI DRESSING

Mix all the above lightly together, then drizzle a small amount all over the prawns to marinade

PEANUT CRUMB

Just lightly crush the nuts, mix with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and then place onto a plastic mat and bake at 160c for 10 minutes.

ASSEMBLY

Season the prawns and grill for 2-3 minutes each side, drizzle with more dressing then finish with the crumb over the top of the prawns and use remaining dressing as a dipping sauce.