Re: making salad dressings in the vitamix

[Guest guest]

I haven't made any dressings as yet, I'm new to Vitamix too. I used to watch a TV show called Fusion Grain Cooking and Chef Brad, the chef on the show, would use flax oil to emulsify the dressing. You can see an example here: http://www.chefbrad.com/grain/free-recipes_view.php?recipeid=269 & rcatid=24 - I plan to use the method some day. Hope this helps you in your Vitamix adventures )

Pam T

From: Jen <jenross76@...> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 2:15 PMSubject: making salad dressings in the vitamix

Hi,

I want to make some salad dressings in the vitamix. I was wondering if there are some tips/tricks to doing so, and is there a way to get the dressing to not separate (ie: stay emulified)? I don't want to add a lot of extra ingredients that might change the taste or texture too much. I also wanted to know if you mix a fresh batch (for example: a basic balsamic vinegrette) of dressing, how long before the oil/vinegar starts to separate? I was hoping that someone who has made a lot of dressings with the Vitamix might be able to give me some good advice. Thanks in advance.

Jen

[Guest guest]

I would like to make salad dressings in mine, as well. But, I am curious about

how to clean it after making a salad dressing.

I can't imagine just the normal cleaning is going to get rid of the oil residue.

Any tips on the cleaning after any oil mixture?

Kathleen

>

> Hi,

>

> I want to make some salad dressings in the vitamix. I was wondering if

> there are some tips/tricks to doing so, and is there a way to get the

> dressing to not separate (ie: stay emulified)? I don't want to add a lot of

> extra ingredients that might change the taste or texture too much. I also

> wanted to know if you mix a fresh batch (for example: a basic balsamic

> vinegrette) of dressing, how long before the oil/vinegar starts to

> separate? I was hoping that someone who has made a lot of dressings with

> the Vitamix might be able to give me some good advice. Thanks in advance.

>

> Jen

>

[Guest guest]

I use soapy water and a bottle brush - cleans right up!

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))><

On Jun 18, 2012, at 9:19 PM, koffeekam wrote:

I would like to make salad dressings in mine, as well. But, I am curious about how to clean it after making a salad dressing.

I can't imagine just the normal cleaning is going to get rid of the oil residue.

Any tips on the cleaning after any oil mixture?

Kathleen

>

> Hi,

>

> I want to make some salad dressings in the vitamix. I was wondering if

> there are some tips/tricks to doing so, and is there a way to get the

> dressing to not separate (ie: stay emulified)? I don't want to add a lot of

> extra ingredients that might change the taste or texture too much. I also

> wanted to know if you mix a fresh batch (for example: a basic balsamic

> vinegrette) of dressing, how long before the oil/vinegar starts to

> separate? I was hoping that someone who has made a lot of dressings with

> the Vitamix might be able to give me some good advice. Thanks in advance.

>

> Jen

>