5 Delicious Beer Salad Dressing Recipes

These vinaigrette recipes are so tasty, it will make you forget you’re eating salad.

By The Beer Community on Jul. 28, 2017

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Summer is a time when you want to be outside more and cooking less, so salads are very popular.

Add a little kick to any salad with these delicious beer added dressings:

Orange and Ale Vinaigrette Recipe

Beer Pairing: India Pale Ale (IPA)
Salad Pairing: Garden Salad

Ingredients for Orange and IPA Salad Dressing:

• 3 ounces Indian Pale Ale
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Wheat Beer Vinaigrette Recipe

Beer Pairing: Wheat Beer
Salad Pairing: Green/Garden Salad

Ingredients for Wheat Beer Salad Dressing:

• 1/4 cup wheat beer
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Stout Beer Vinaigrette with Honey & Garlic Recipe

Beer Pairing: Stout
Salad Pairing: Traditional Steakhouse Salad with Spinach

Ingredients for Stout Beer Salad Dressing:

• 1.5 Tbsp of red wine vinegar
• 1.5 Tbsp of balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup of walnut oil
• 1-2 Tbsp of honey, to taste
• 2 shallots, minced or very finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, grated or minced
• salt & pepper to taste
• cayenne pepper to taste, if you like a little spice

IPA Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe

Beer Pairing: IPA
Salad Pairing: Caesar Salad

Ingredients for Beer Caesar Salad Dressing:

• 6 anchovies filets (packed in oil)
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
• ½ tsp Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup IPA (room temperature)
• 2 tbs olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbs parmesan cheese

Sweet and Sour Beer Dressing Recipe

Beer Pairing: Sour Beer
Salad Pairing: Arugula Salad

Ingredients for Sour Beer Salad Dressing:

• 2 tbsp. tamarind paste (available at Indian and Asian markets) or 1/4 cup orange juice mixed with 2 Tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 c. fruit-flavored beer, preferably raspberry or cherry
• 1 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp. coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne powder
• 1/2 c. pecans, roughly chopped
• 4 c. arugula
• 3 c. baby spinach
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 3 oz. crumbled feta cheese

For a beer-themed meal, try pairing your salad with these yummy meat recipes.