Garlic Whiz-Bang Salad Dressing Recipe in a Mason Jar
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Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Looking for a bold homemade salad dressing that’s quick to make and packed with flavor? This Garlic Whiz-Bang Salad Dressing delivers a tangy, slightly sweet taste with a peppery kick. Made with simple pantry ingredients and mixed right inside a Mason jar, it’s the perfect dressing for salads, pita sandwiches, and grilled dishes.
This recipe comes from our friend Jeff McCullor of Erie Ale Works, a microbrewery located along the Lake Erie Ale Trail.
Fun Fact
The original reCAP® POUR lid was invented by Karen when she was searching for a mess-free way to store and pour homemade salad dressing from a Mason jar. It’s the perfect tool for shaking, pouring, and storing dressings like this one.
Ingredients
-1 cup vegetable or canola oil
-1 cup ketchup
-½ cup apple cider vinegar
-4 tablespoons brown sugar
-2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-2 teaspoons salt
-1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Add all ingredients to a pint-sized Mason jar.
2. Seal the jar tightly with a lid.
3. Shake vigorously until the dressing is fully combined.
4. Refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Tips for the Best Dressing
✔ Shake before each use – natural ingredients may separate over time.
✔ Adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more brown sugar or vinegar.
✔ Try it beyond salads – this dressing also works great on:
-Pita sandwiches
-Grain bowls
-Grilled chicken
-Roasted vegetables
Shop the Products Used in This Recipe
For easy prep and mess-free storage, try these Mason jar accessories:
-Wide Mouth Mason Jars
Using a Pour lid makes it simple to shake, store, and drizzle your homemade dressing directly from the jar.
Recipe Notes
-Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
-Makes approximately 2 cups of dressing.
-Shake well before each use for best texture and flavor.
Final Thoughts
This Garlic Whiz-Bang Salad Dressing is a quick and flavorful way to upgrade your salads. With its tangy vinegar base, sweet notes from brown sugar, and bold garlic flavor, it’s a homemade dressing you’ll want to keep on hand.
Plus, mixing and storing it in a Mason jar makes cleanup easy and pouring effortless.
