2009 Spring Herb Salad Dressing Winners

Thank you to all the talented and creative people who have entered our contests over the years.
See a list of all of past contests here.

First Prize

Orange Basil Vinaigrette

by Alicia Weinstein

Won: $100 Gift Card to North Haven Gardens + $50 Gift Card to Snappy Salads

 

1/4 c Fresh Organic Orange Juice

1/8 c Raspberry Vinegar

2 T Fresh Basil... chopped

1 T Shallot ... chopped

1/4 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 T Pepitas

pinch of salt

pinch of pepper

Mix all ingredients together. Enjoy!


2nd Prize

Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
by Sally Handley

Won: 
$75 Gift Card to North Haven Gardens + $25 Gift Card to Snappy Salads
 

1/3 c Fresh Minced Parsley Leaves
4 T Fresh Minced Tarragon
1 T Fresh Minced Dill
2 T Fresh chiopped Rosemary
2 T Red Wine Vinegar
2 T Balsamic Vinegar
7-10 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Clove Garlic Finely Minced
2 T Dijon Mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

Mix all ingredients together. Enjoy!


3rd Prize

Creamy Basil Salad Dressing

by Beth DiGioia
Won: 
$50 Gift Card to North Haven Gardens + $10 Gift Card to Snappy Salads

1 c Low Fat Sourcream
4 T Chopped Basil
4 T White Wine Vinegar
3 T Olive Oil
2 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 Cloves Chopped Garlic
Salt & Pepper to taste 

Place all ingredients in a jar or food processer and shake or process until well blended. Delicious served with crudites as a snack.


Honorable Mention: $10 Snappy Salad Gift Card
Fresh Tomato Dressing
by Brittany Taylor
1/2 c Olive Oil
1/4 c Balsamic Vinegar
2 Minced Garlic Cloves
1/2 T sugar (or stevia equivalent)
1/2 T salt
1/2 tsp pepper

2 medium Tomatoes peeled and chopped

1 T fresh thyme leavers or 4 sprigs

Whisk together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in tomato and fresh thyme. Cover and let stand at room temp 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Cover and chill 8 hours. Makes 2 cups. 

 

Honorable Mention: $10 Snappy Salad Gift Card
Pomegranate Marjoram Delight
by Tarek El-Yafi
1/2 C Organic Olive Oil
1 tsp organic lemon
1 tsp fresh marjoram
|1/8 C Balsamic Vinegar
1/8 C Pomegranate Molasses
2 Pinches Kosher Salt

Blent ingredients in the blender for 20 seconds and serve.

 


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