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Grandma’s Salad Dressing Recipe | Featuring STAR Olive Oil

Published November 15, 2013 Last Updated December 30, 2017 By Courtney 27 Comments

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If there’s one thing I miss more than my grandma’s hugs, it would have to be her food.  She could feed your belly while feeding your soul.  I miss our talks about food, we could go on and on talking about a new recipe.   Her signature dish, the one that could make you feel at home when you’re a million miles away was her salad dressing.  I make it for my family regularly, just like she did for us.  Star Pairings Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Vegetables worked beautifully as the oil in her recipe.  Grandma used to use vegetable oil and was very adimant about using only that, however she never had such a light olive oil meant just for her salad.  She would be not only impressed by the replacement, but delighted but the taste.

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We purchased the Star Fine Foods Extra Virgin Olive Oil right at our local Walmart, where they also carry a variety for Poultry/Fish and Beef/Lamb.

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The Vegetable one is perfect and will definitely be a permanent staple in our house now.  Their pairing oil really takes the guess work out of it all.  Using Arbequina, Hojiblanca, and Picual these olive oils each serve a different purpose .  I once purchased an olive oil meant for dressings that wasn’t and the flavor was so strong.  I gagged and threw away the entire salad.  No wonder grandma forbid it!

I could hear her now.. “Courtney, what are you doing!”  I would explain the “madness” and insist she try it.. where then we would both just laugh and enjoy.  What a time we would have.   Since Sweet Baby is on a gluten free diet and doesn’t eat butter or margarine due to her FPIES this oil is even perfect for her to trial soon!   Plus it’s olive oil, which is a healthier option over the other choices.

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I still can’t believe I lost my grandmother when I was pregnant with Sweet Baby.. I was in the middle of finding out if we were expecting a boy or girl and she had a surgery that just went horribly wrong.  Instead of helping, it did more damage.  My memories of my grandmother are great ones – ones that I’ll treasure forever as long as I have my mind.   While I enjoy this salad I think of her, and all the times, she always thought of me.  So without further dragging on.. My grammy’s salad recipe, I hope you enjoy as much as we do!

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Grandma's Salad Dressing Recipe | Featuring STAR Olive Oil

As grandma would say a little of this a little of that. While the following is the amount I use no one will ever know how much grandma used to make her salad dressing. Make it our own, and most importantly.. enjoy.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Courtney

Ingredients

  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Mix together and pour over your favorite salad mix.
  • We like to use Romaine, Cucumber, and Tomatoes.
  • Grandma Joyce ♥

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 145mg
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Family, Food, and Photography are Courtney's passions and you'll see all of that on this blog. She married Chris in summer of 2008 and they had Sweet Baby summer of 2012. Now sweet baby has grown into quite the Mini Chef and has her own series called Mini Chef Mondays! Find recipes, product finds, and more on our blog!

Comments

  1. Tammy says

    November 15, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    What sweet memories you have of your Grandma. I have really been enjoying the Arbequina blend, I used it in a squash recipe and it really enhanced the flavor.

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  2. Donna says

    November 15, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    I lost my grandmother many years ago, now, but have such fond memories of her. I use olive oil in vinaigrette dressings all the time.

    Reply
  3. Stefanie says

    November 15, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    Interesting recipe…I usually add some type of vinegar to my oil based dressing to balance the flavor.

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  4. Robin Gagnon says

    November 15, 2013 at 11:13 pm

    This is pretty close to my grandma’s too, but she added red wine vinegar she swore by the stuff…lol

    Reply
  5. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    November 16, 2013 at 3:04 am

    I lost my grandma and I miss her so much! She touched everyone with her tasty dishes. Thanks for sharing your story and for the delicious recipe!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer @TheRebelChick says

    November 16, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    This Olive oil sounds amazing! I love that they have different flavors!

    Reply
  7. Shell Feis says

    November 16, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my grandma almost exactly a year before I had my son &I’m definitely still not over it. On the other hand, that recipe sounds delicious &I am excited to try it with my family!

    Reply
  8. Kelsey Apley says

    November 16, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    That salad looks so refreshing!!! I haven’t tried this brand of olive oil, but I might pick some up next time at the store!

    Reply
  9. Toni says

    November 16, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    I have been looking for a good salad dressing to make, Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  10. Theresa says

    November 16, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    This looks so yummy Courtney!

    Reply
  11. Kathleen says

    November 17, 2013 at 3:29 am

    I have been looking for a good simple olive oil based dressing recipe and this is perfect. Better yet, I have all the ingredients!

    Reply
  12. Julie says

    November 17, 2013 at 9:51 am

    That salad makes me want to actually eat salad – it looks so yummy!

    Reply
  13. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    November 17, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    I don’t cook much with olive oil but I would love to try new recipes with it.

    Reply
  14. scianda says

    November 17, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    This is basically what I do as well. Except I add balsamic vinegar, and try to avoid Wal-Mart

    Reply
  15. April Decheine says

    November 17, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    I love homemade dressings with a good Olive Oil, looks wonderful!

    Reply
  16. Colleen says

    November 17, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    I only use olive oil when cooking it is such a healthier option.

    Reply
  17. Lisa - Between the Kids says

    November 17, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    That salad looks amazing. Love this recipe. Thanks for sharing this olive oil!

    Reply
  18. Mellisa says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:10 am

    I use this brand of Olive Oil. I love it!

    Reply
  19. Angela says

    November 18, 2013 at 2:53 am

    I typically don’t make my own dressings, but now I am tempted after seeing this!

    Reply
  20. Amanda says

    November 18, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Courtney, such a sweet post for your grandma. This dressing sounds great.

    Reply
  21. Marcie W. says

    November 18, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    Simple and absolutely delicious I’m sure. I think my oldest is the only kid alive who hates ranch and prefers an oil based salad dressing.

    Reply
  22. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says

    November 19, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    You know, I’ve never made my own salad dressing! I’m definitely going to now though!

    Reply
  23. Nichol says

    November 19, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    Yummy, that sounds good. I’m partial to only one brand of olive oil so I’ll definitely try with that!

    Reply
  24. Lori Pace says

    November 19, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    A good salad takes good ingredients! Thank you! #client

    Reply
  25. Michelle F. says

    November 20, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    just how I like my salad.

    Reply
  26. Vanessa: thequeenofswag says

    November 20, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    What a great dressing. I love using Olive oil.

    Reply
  27. HilLesha says

    November 21, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    That salad looks amazing! I love salad, but I don’t eat it enough as I should.

    Reply

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