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SANDRA'S SIGNATURE CREAMY TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

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I usually have this incredible creamy vinaigrette on hand in my refrigerator, it's a fresh and tasty staple readily available at most times in my house... Yield: 2 cups Prep: 10 Mins. Refrigerate: Up to 7 days INGREDIENTS 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup seeded and diced roma tomatoes 1/3 cup diced yellow onion 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons Mazola oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules (or powder) 3 tablespoons dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon freshly chopped) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper METHOD Place all ingredients into the pitcher of a blender; puree until smooth. Transfer to a pint-size Mason jar, cover, and store in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours for flavors to meld, or up to 7 days. Serve with your favorite garden salad, or as a vegetable or torn rustic bread dip. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA'S RESTAURANT-STYLE JAPANESE SALAD DRESSING

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For a fast and easy Japanese dressing recipe tasting super similar to those found in top-notch Japanese restaurants ~ This one's for you! Yields: (1-1/2 cups) Prep: 5 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet white onion 1/2 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons water 2 teaspoons ground ginger (or 2 tablespoons freshly grated) 2 tablespoons minced celery 3 tablespoons ketchup 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper METHOD: Add all ingredients in order listed in blender.  Place lid on top, and blend on high speed for a minimum of 30 seconds, until dressing is smooth. Let dressing stand a minimum of 4 hours in refrigerator for flavors to meld before serving. ~ Enjoy! Sandra's Japanese Restaurant-Style Salad (Click for recipe)... ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tip: Store dressing in refrigerator in a tightly covered glass container for up to 1 week....