Salad Dressing recipes

The Steakhouse Vinaigrette

• The Build: ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp Beef Base, 1 tsp Dijon.

• The Forge: The umami-rich Beef Base creates a savory "strike" that stands up to heavy greens and grilled proteins.

Heritage Herb Ranch

• The Build: 1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup avocado oil mayo, 2 tbsp Chicken Base, fresh parsley.

• The Forge: It brings the depth of a slow-roasted bird to a clean, high-protein creamy dressing.

Smoked Cider Drizzle

• The Build: ½ cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup avocado oil, 1 tbsp Pork Base, 1 tsp honey.

• The Forge: Earthy and bright. The Pork Base tempers the sharpness of the cider for a balanced, whole-food finish.

The Mediterranean Anchor

• The Build: ½ cup lemon juice, 1 cup olive oil, 1.5 tbsp Seafood Base, minced garlic.

• The Forge: Briny and bold. Perfect for forging a massive shrimp or salmon salad.

Green Goddess Strike

• The Build: 1 ripe avocado, ½ cup water, ¼ cup lime juice, 2 tbsp Veggie Base, fresh cilantro.

• The Forge: A nutrient-dense powerhouse that uses the Veggie Base to amplify the natural earthiness of the greens.

Forest Floor Umami

• The Build: ½ cup white wine vinegar, 1 cup olive oil, 1.5 tbsp Mushroom Base, cracked black pepper.

• The Forge: Deep, earthy notes that transform a simple spinach salad into a gourmet creation.

Pitmaster Creamy Vinaigrette

• The Build: ¼ cup red wine vinegar, ¾ cup mayo, 1.5 tbsp Brisket Base, 1 tsp mustard.

• The Forge: All the smoky soul of the smoker, distilled into a dressing that hits like a hammer.

Heat-Seeker Lime Vinaigrette

• The Build: ½ cup lime juice, 1 cup avocado oil, 1 tbsp Spicy Mix-in.

• The Forge: A clean, focused heat that cuts through the fat and wakes up the palate.

The Trial By Fire

• The Build: 1 cup neutral oil, ½ cup rice vinegar, 1 tsp Death Mix-in (start small).

• The Forge: For the boldest only. A high-performance burn with zero chemical additives.

The Stung Nectar

• The Build: ½ cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup olive oil, 1.5 tbsp Hot Honey Mix-in.

• The Forge: The perfect balance of sweet and sting. Excellent for forging a kale and goat cheese salad.

Zest-Oil Vinaigrette

• The Build: ½ cup white balsamic, 1 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp Citrus Mix-in.

• The Forge: We use pure citrus oils—no industrial citric acid. This provides a sharp, clean finish that stays bright on the tongue.

The Orchard Temper

• The Build: ½ cup raspberry vinegar, 1 cup walnut oil, 1 tbsp Sweet Mix-in.

• The Forge: A clean, whole-food way to add a touch of sweetness to a fruit-and-nut salad.

Golden Garlic Drizzle

• The Build: 1 cup melted (then cooled) ghee or avocado oil, 2 tbsp Butter Mix-in, 1 tbsp lemon juice.

• The Forge: Rich, buttery depth without the dairy bloat. A massive "strike" for warm potato salads.

Iron-Peat Caesar

• The Build: 1 cup mayo, 1 tbsp Oak & Ember, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp anchovy paste.

• The Forge: Sharp, smoky, and sophisticated. The pepper provides the "grit" while the oak notes add the "smoke."

Forged Smoke Ranch

• The Build: 1 cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup milk (or almond milk), 1.5 tbsp BBQ Mix-in.

• The Forge: Bold BBQ depth without the high-fructose corn syrup. Fuel that tastes like a backyard fire.

The Hearth-Fire Vinaigrette

• The Build: ½ cup sherry vinegar, 1 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp Warm Spice Mix-in.

• The Forge: Aromatic and comforting. This dressing "tempers" the cold of raw greens with the warmth of the forge.