Cannabis dressing: the short answer

Cannabis dressing is a salad dressing made with cannabis-infused oil or CBD oil. Build it like a standard vinaigrette, but measure the infused oil per serving so each portion carries a known dose. Use decarboxylated cannabis oil for THC effects, or a lab-tested CBD oil if you want a non-intoxicating option. Keep the oil cold, whisk it into an acid with an emulsifier, and label the batch with the dose.

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Prerequisites

  • Decarboxylated cannabis oil with a known milligram dose, or lab-tested CBD oil
  • Lemon juice or vinegar
  • Dijon mustard as an emulsifier
  • Plain olive oil or another neutral oil for dilution
  • Salt, pepper, and a clean jar
  • A kitchen scale or measuring spoons

Steps

  1. Check your state law on cannabis edibles before you buy or make infused oil.
  2. Confirm the oil is decarboxylated for THC use or lab-tested for CBD use.
  3. Measure 1 tablespoon of infused oil and record the total milligrams.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard to a bowl.
  5. Whisk the acid and mustard until the mixture is smooth.
  6. Add 3 tablespoons plain oil if you need a lower dose per serving.
  7. Whisk the infused oil into the bowl in a thin stream until the dressing thickens.
  8. Add salt and pepper, then whisk once more.
  9. Label the jar with the date and milligrams per serving, then refrigerate.

Dosing and storage

A standard THC serving in Colorado is 10 milligrams, but a new user should start lower. Divide the total milligrams in your oil by the number of servings in the batch. If you use 100 milligrams of THC oil in 10 servings of dressing, each serving carries about 10 milligrams. CBD dosing is less standardized; many people use 10 to 20 milligrams per serving, but check the product label. Edible cannabis can take 30 to 120 minutes to take effect, so wait before eating more. Store the dressing in a sealed jar in the refrigerator and use it within 5 days. Shake before each use because separation is normal.

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Safety and legal notes

Keep cannabis dressing in child-resistant packaging and away from pets. Do not drive after eating a THC dressing. CBD products are not FDA-approved for food use, and labels can be inaccurate, so buy from a source that publishes lab results. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, talk to a clinician before using cannabis or CBD.

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