This slightly sweet, creamy homemade salad dressing goes wonderfully with nearly any salad. It’s super easy to make and is made with simple, basic ingredients.
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If you read my menu plans, you’ll notice that I often mention having homemade salad dressing. This Mexican Dressing is our favorite and the one we use the most. It is slightly sweet, a bit creamy and just has a nice, full flavor.
We love it on a variety of salads but I think it pairs especially well with salads that have eggs in them. Really though, it’s kind of like Ranch- it goes well with almost any salad!
Mexican Dressing (a homemade salad dressing)
Mexican Dressing (a homemade salad dressing)
This slightly sweet, creamy homemade salad dressing goes wonderfully with nearly any salad. It’s super easy to make and is made with simple, basic ingredients.
Servings: 2 1/4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet onion (see Recipe Notes below)
- 2/3 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. celery seed
- 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
- 1/3 c. apple cider vinegar
- 1 c. oil
- 6 Tbsp. mayonnaise opt.*
Instructions
- Put all ingredients except mayonnaise in blender.
- Mix 2 to 5 minutes, so oil doesn't separate.
- Add mayonnaise and blend until combined. Store refrigerated.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can use a regular onion instead. I typically use about 1/4 or 1/2 of a medium onion, depending on how strong it is. I recommend trying a small amount and adding more to taste!
- This is obviously healthier without the mayonnaise but it is also much creamier with it. We like it both ways but do prefer it with the mayo added.
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Lupe
I’m excited to try this recipe, do you know how long it will last in the fridge?
ThriftyFrugalMom
Lupe, I have had it in the fridge for at least a month, probably longer, and it has been just fine. The onion is really the only thing that might “spoil” easily and with it being refrigerated, it seems to be just fine. Hope that helps!
Bethany
This is such a creative recipe! Sounds like one I’ll be making soon : ) Thanks!
ThriftyFrugalMom
I think you’ll enjoy it! It’s just one of those delicious, versatile dressings. And the fact that it’s simple and inexpensive is pretty nice too! 🙂
Rebecca
This dressing sure does look good. Homemade dressings are so much better for you than store brands. And it is light enough for summer salads. Thanks for posting.
ThriftyFrugalMom
Yes, we love homemade dressings, Rebecca! I’m on a search to find more yummy recipes for them.
Brittany
Looks delicious! Stopping by from Women with Intention Wednesdays 🙂
Stacey Thureen
Looks so yummy! Can’t wait to try it.
Trinity
Just found your many delicious {and more importantly low-cost} recipes via Pinterest and couldn’t be more excited. I would LOVE to lower my monthly grocery bill which seems to have steadily inclined over the last two years. Now following and hope to pick up on some of your tips, as well as follow your example recipes. Thanks so much for sharing!
ThriftyFrugalMom
So glad to have you join us here, Trinity! I hope that you can be blessed and inspired by what you read on Thrifty Frugal Mom.