Grandpa Dressing (Salad)

Submitted by Lori Mama

"This is a childhood memory from when I grew up in Germany. Over the years my Dad has added a touch to it here and there. My kids just love this dressing. It originally was tossed with Boston Bib lettuce, but you can use it on most greens."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon liquid maggi seasoning
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 -2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• chopped fresh dill (optional)
• chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• snipped chives (optional)
• 1 head boston lettuce

directions

1. In a jar with tight fitting lid, place first 7 ingredients.
2. Shake until well combined.
3. Wash and dry your greens.
4. Tear into bite size pieces.
5. Add dill, parsley and chives if using.
6. Pour dressing over all and toss gently.
7. Serve right away.
8. Don't let it sit, or your salad will turn soggy.
9. It can also be made omitting the garlic, but tastes better with it.
10. Serving suggestion includes the lettuce.

Reviews

[Andi Longmeadow Farm]

I have a rather fondness for salad dressings, and not the bottled kind either. So with this said, "Grandpa" must be the "salad-dressing-angel" because this is a wonderful dressing for greens that makes the taste burst into very tasty bites of deliciousness. I followed this exactly, and tossed on Recipe #58958, which just made me eat two helpings so I could slurp up the dressing until there was none left! Yummy! Made for Everyday is a Holiday May 2009

 

[French Tart]

This is a FABULOUS dressing - and I know why! It is the Maggi seasoning, I have a German potato salad recipe that uses Maggi seasoning and the flavour is similar to this dressing. I added the optional parsley and we dressed a Batavia lettuce with this, and added some minced red onions and tomatoes. A lovely and very unique salad dressing, thanks Lori! FT:-)

 

[Jeff S.]

I absolutely love this recipe. I have made it in a millions variations. I have used different kinds of vinegar and oils. I have added minced shallots and I have used dried herbs instead of the fresh. I always use less sugar because I am not a fan of the sweet however, I love garlic so I always add more. Thank you for this recipe.

 

[FrenchBunny]

This was such a different tasting dressing. Obviously it was the liquid maggi that was making the difference. Wow!! I just mixed it with some spring greens to have with my wrap. I too only used 1 tsp of sugar. I don't think I have ever used the Maggi either in anything and I loved it. I will be making this dressing again soon. Thanks for sharing your recipe Lori Mama we loved it.

 

[JackieOhNo!]

This was really easy and delicious. I have never used Maggi before, but managed to get my hands on some. I'm sure it was the key ingredient, so I'm glad I did find it. I only used 1 t. sugar and followed the rest of the ingredients precisely. Thanks for sharing this!