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McDonald’s-Style Salad Dressing

The olive brine is the secret — it adds a savoury, briny depth that gives this the edge of a proper restaurant dressing rather than a simple sauce. Don't skip it.
For a thinner, more pourable dressing consistency, add a teaspoon of cold water and stir.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp good-quality mayonnaise
  • 4 tbsp Glenilen Farm live natural yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp SuperValu Signature Tastes Mustard & Gherkin Relish
  • 2 tbsp olive brine (from the jar), (or 1 tsp white wine vinegar) 
  • Pinch of fine sea salt and black pepper

Method

  • Combine the mayonnaise and yoghurt in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  • Stir in the mustard and gherkin relish and the olive brine.
  • Taste and adjust — a little more relish for more tang and texture, a little more olive brine for a sharper, saltier edge.
  • Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir before serving.
Jar of creamy yellow mustard with visible black pepper flecks, surrounded by ingredients including mayonnaise and mustard in small bowls
Prep Time: 5 minutes
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