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5 last minute go-to dressing & dip recipes

(1 rating)
Recipe by
TROY RAY
New York City, NY

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

(1 rating)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min

Ingredients For 5 last minute go-to dressing & dip recipes

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

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

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