5 last minute go-to dressing & dip recipes

New York City, NY
Updated on Dec 28, 2012

Forget the dressing or dip? Not to worry: follow these simple and effective recipes and you'll save the day!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method ---
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • SIMPLE TZATZIKI SAUCE
  • 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt, greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/4 cup minced and peeled cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh or dried dill, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper or fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic or garlic powder
  • SIMPLE 1,000 ISLAND DRESSING
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons heinz chili sauce or ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish or gherkins, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder [if you use ketchup]
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper or fresh ground black pepper
  • SIMPLE CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
  • 3/4 cup sour cream, greek yogurt or plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic or garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper or fresh ground black pepper
  • SIMPLE CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or peanut oil
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt, greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • - kosher salt & pepper [to taste]
  • SIMPLE RANCH DRESSING
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, greek yogurt or plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3 - chicken bouillon cubes, crushed fine [or use 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered chicken soup base]
  • 1 tablespoon accent seasoning or msg
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper or fresh ground black pepper

How To Make 5 last minute go-to dressing & dip recipes

  • Step 1
    Combine all ingredients. Check for seasonings & adjust to taste. Chill for at least one half hour. Serve & enjoy! Phew!

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