Italian Marinated Vegetable Salad

1/2 lb. fresh green beans, cut in half
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
8oz block cheese, cubed
1/2 cup Italian Dressing of your choice

Add beans and cauliflower to boiling water in saucepan; cook until crisp-tender. Drain. If desired, rinse under cold water; drain again. Place in bowl.
ADD remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover. Refrigerate 3 hours or until chilled.

Citrus Vinaigrette

1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey

Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake to combine. Should keep in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

**Note-This dressing goes especially well with spinach salad and other softer leaf lettuce. The dressing itself is incredibly light and would not stand up to a sturdier leaf like romaine.

Dijon Parmesan Vinaigrette

1/3 cup white wine vinegar (or any mild/sweet vinegar you have on hand like apple cider or rice wine)
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (or the salad dressing oil of your choosing)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid. Shake to combine. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Basic Vinagrette

1/2 cup oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or basil
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake to combine.

Onion Yum Salad Dressing

1 1/2 each teaspoons onion powder and onion flakes
1 teaspoon each chives and parsley
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients.

Gimme Garlic Salad Dressing

1 teaspoon each garlic powder, chives, parsley
1/2 teaspoon each onion flakes, basil, and dill
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Mix all ingredients together.

Red Dressing

1/2 cup salad oil
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcester sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
pinch of pepper

Combine all ingredients and whisk or shake in a jar to blend.