Sometimes it is the dressing that makes the salad!
Conveniently Creamy Paprika Salad Dressing is also perfect as a dunk for carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower, so you may want to double the recipe. I have been guilty of serving too many salads in the past. I always thought of a salad as being the perfect way to get more vegetables into our meals. And of course, they are, unless no one eats them...which turned out to be true, more than once. I know because when cleaning up after dinner, the only thing left over from the meal, was the salad.
After a few repeats of this happening,
I realized that while the idea of more vegetables was great, if we didn't eat them, it was the same as not serving them. Right then and there, I knew I needed to shift my thinking in regards to salads. So I did. Salads are now made from just about any vegetable we have in our refrigerator. And we have eaten better and with more nutrition because of it! After awhile I became more creative and skilled at mixing and matching vegetables and dressings, now creating salads we love is easy. Which led to this post, with suggestions and inspiration on "how to build" your own delicious Composed Salads.
So, what makes a good salad?
In truth, any vegetable can be a "salad", whether it is tossed greens or green beans. Often something as simple as a small platter of sliced cucumbers and a dunk of some sort, is offered with our meals. Setting veggies out at mealtime is pretty much all it takes to actually get more vegetables into your meals. And, into your family! And for some reason, this Creamy Paprika Salad Dressing just works! Thick enough to be a dunk, mild enough that everyone loves it and the best part, it is made from basic pantry ingredients...which as we all know, recipes calling for what you already have on hand, are favorites around here.
Also it is so easy to make. All you need to do is place all the ingredients into a mixing bowl or directly into a shaker jar, the choice is yours! Stir well or shake (you can let your younger cook's helper give a hand with this!). And, for those who want to know, you will probably get enough lime juice from just one lime to double the recipe...so what are you waiting for? You will have dunk and dressing to keep the family eating those veggies and salads.
Ingredients needed for this recipe!
- fresh lime juice
- sugar
- salt
- paprika
- milk
- mayonnaise
You will also need the following:
- shaker/storage jar
- medium sized mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- possible, a whisk
- kitchen knife
- cutting board
- citrus juicer
Now we are ready to begin!
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| Creamy Paprika Salad Dressing. |
Creamy Paprika Salad Dressing
adapted from: All in the Oven Cook Book
makes about 2/3 cup
UPDATED: 03.02.2025
1 T lime juice
1 T sugar
1/8 t salt
1 1/2 t Paprika
1 T milk
1/2 c mayonnaise
Wash, dry and cut the lime in half. Juice half and measure 1 tablespoon of juice into the medium sized mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and whisk until smooth, or add everything to a shaker jar, and shake.
1 T lime juice
1 T sugar
1/8 t salt
1 1/2 t Paprika
1 T milk
1/2 c mayonnaise
Wash, dry and cut the lime in half. Juice half and measure 1 tablespoon of juice into the medium sized mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and whisk until smooth, or add everything to a shaker jar, and shake.
Refrigerate until serving time. To use, top drizzle over individual salads or toss a larger salad with dressing before serving. For dipping, offer small bowls for each person to dip and dunk as desired!
Storage options for Creamy Paprika Salad Dressing. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to five days. Do not freeze this recipe.
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Creamy Paprika Salad Dressing
adapted from: All in the Oven Cook Book
makes about 2/3 cup
adapted from: All in the Oven Cook Book
makes about 2/3 cup
UPDATED: 03.02.2025
1 T lime juice
1 T sugar
1/8 t salt
1 1/2 t Paprika
1 T milk
1/2 c mayonnaise
Wash, dry and cut the lime in half. Juice half and measure 1 tablespoon of juice into the medium sized mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and whisk until smooth, or add everything to a shaker jar, and shake.
1 T lime juice
1 T sugar
1/8 t salt
1 1/2 t Paprika
1 T milk
1/2 c mayonnaise
Wash, dry and cut the lime in half. Juice half and measure 1 tablespoon of juice into the medium sized mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and whisk until smooth, or add everything to a shaker jar, and shake.
Refrigerate until serving time. to use, top drizzle over individual salads or toss a larger salad with dressing before serving. For dipping, offer small bowls for each person to dip and dunk as desired!
Storage options for Creamy Paprika Salad Dressing. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to five days. Do not freeze this recipe.
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what a fresh dressing! I love lime :) A perfect sharing with at Fiesta Friday!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! It is good and so easy to make.
DeleteThis sounds delicious! pinning so I can revisit and try it for my family.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I like the simple ingredient list, a fresh dressing is always easy to make with what you have on hand.
DeleteMelynda,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by!! I hope you had a great weekend!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie, you are welcome! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteI bet you're right--the lime juice must make it so yummy. Sounds good! Visiting from Tell it To Me Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this dressing, I hope you and yours do as well!
DeleteI absolutely love paprika! This dressing sounds so good.
ReplyDeleteEstelle, I hope you enjoy this as much as we do, thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteThis sounds amazing! Thank you for linking up at Tell It To Me Tuesday, I hope to see you again this week!
ReplyDeleteLyndsey, thanks for hosting! I appreciate it.
DeleteMelynda, this sounds so good.
ReplyDeleteThanks bunches for sharing this salad dressing recipe with Sweet Tea & friends this month.
Paula, you are so welcome, thanks for hosting, I sure appreciate it!
DeleteI never came across a paprika dressing. I will be trying it soon. Bernadette, New Classic Recipe
ReplyDeleteBernadette, I was surprised at how good this was! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteCongrats, just to let you know that your post will be featured on Monday at SSPS 322 as the 6th most clicked post
ReplyDeleteEsme, thank you!
DeleteYour Paprika Dressing sounds delicious, Melynda. I always enjoy a creamy dressing and this one has lots of flavour too. The right dressing really does make all the difference to a salad.
ReplyDeleteApril, thank you. I enjoy having simple yet delicious recipes that only call for basic ingredients!
DeleteMelynda, this dressing sounds really delicious. I love that you also use it as a dip for vegetables.
ReplyDeleteHRK, thank you! Although I want everyone to eat their veggies, sometimes it takes a delicious dip to begin that process.
DeleteLooks simple and sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank you, and thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
DeleteI am lactose free - I wonder how this will taste with almond milk - I think I might give it a try.
ReplyDeleteLaura, I personally think any recipe that sound tasty is worth modifying as needed, we all have dietary needs and restrictions. The worse case is that it is a bit different, but still tasty. Good luck and thanks for stopping by!
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