Homemade Dressing Recipes for Salads
Until the early 1900s, dressings for salads were prepared at home, using ingredients that were in season or able to be preserved without refrigeration. Dressing was prepared fresh before each meal unless the household had enough ice to keep it cool. Even with ice, salad dressing could only be kept about a week because there were no chemical preservatives. INFORMATION BELOW FROM 1800s COOKBOOKS SALAD DRESSINGTo one-half cup olive oil, add one teaspoon paprika, one teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, a…