Gertie's Salad Dressing - From the Pennsylvania Grange 1972

At JodiLoves we are excited to share Gertie’s salad dressing recipe with you. This dressing was submitted to the Pennsylvania Grange by Mrs. John O. Benson from North Beaver Grange No. 1646. Her tangy and zesty creation combines the perfect balance of oil, vinegar, chili sauce, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to elevate your salads to new heights.

Fantastic Salad Dressing

Imagine a drizzle of golden olive oil, harmonizing with the tang of vinegar, creating a luscious base for this dressing. Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bright and refreshing note, while the Worcestershire sauce brings depth and complexity to the blend. The tomato flavors come from the ketchup and chili sauce.

Versatile and vibrant, our salad dressing is a wonderful companion for an array of fresh greens, crisp vegetables, and even grilled meats. Its bold flavors effortlessly transform a simple salad into a tantalizing culinary adventure.

Recipe from the Pennsylvania Grange

Why You Will Love This Recipe:

This dressing is a symphony of flavors, perfectly harmonizing sweet, tangy and savory elements. Each ingredient contributes its unique character, creating a masterpiece that dances on your palate.

Ingredients:

• Salad oil in this recipe acts as a luscious and silky base, enhancing the flavors and bringing together the vibrant ingredients into a harmonious culinary creation.

• Vinegar in this recipe adds a tangy and acidic punch, balancing the flavors and lending a delightful zing to the dish.

• Paprika in this recipe infuses a warm and smoky essence, imparting a distinct depth of flavor and a hint of subtle spiciness to enhance the dish.

• Sugar in this salad dressing recipe provides a touch of natural sweetness, harmonizing the flavors and balancing the tanginess, resulting in a perfectly well-rounded and delicious dressing.

• Chili sauce and ketchup in this salad dressing recipe brings the sweet, tart and tangy.

• Lemon juice in this salad dressing recipe imparts a bright and refreshing citrusy tang, enlivening the flavors and adding a zesty twist to every bite.

• Worcestershire sauce in this salad dressing recipe lends a savory umami depth, complementing the other ingredients with its rich and complex flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience.

How to make Gertie’s Salad Dressing

Place ingredients in a jar as listed and shake well. Top your favorite salad greens and enjoy!

So, join us on this flavorful journey as we dive into the world of salad dressings. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests with this remarkable blend of oil, vinegar, chili sauce, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Your salads will never be the same again!

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Gertie’s tomato vinaigrette pairs exceptionally well with a variety of dishes. It complements crisp salads, adding a burst of tangy sweetness to fresh greens, vegetables, and even fruits. Additionally, it serves as a flavorful marinade for grilled chicken, seafood, or roasted vegetables, enhancing their natural tastes with its zesty profile. Experiment with drizzling tomato vinaigrette over pasta salads, using it as a dipping sauce for bread, or even as a condiment for sandwiches to elevate the overall flavor experience.

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Salad Dressing

Salad

Pennsylvania Dutch

Yield: 30

Author: Jodi Boatman

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Gertie’s Salad Dressing - From the Pennsylvania Grange 1972

This homemade tomato vinaigrette blends the robust sweetness of ketchup with a lively tang from vinegar, creating a harmonious balance that is perfect for a simple green salad. The addition of chili sauce and Worcestershire sauce enhances the complexity with a subtle kick and savory depth, resulting in a zesty dressing that elevates salads with a delightful burst of flavors.

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup salad oil (olive oil)
• 6 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp catsup (ketchup)
• 1 1/2 tsp chili sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Place ingredients in a jar as listed and shake well.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

89.15

Fat

9.34 g

Sat. Fat

0.69 g

Carbs

1.58 g

Fiber

0.02 g

Net carbs

1.55 g

Sugar

1.44 g

Protein

0.03 g

Sodium

168.79 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

Original recipe is from the Pennsylvania Grange Cookbook 1972 by Mrs. John O. Benson. North Beaver Grange No. 1646.

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