Healthy Salad Dressings

Last update May 19, 2020 13:35 by Pambos Miltiadous

Including salads in your regular meals is one of the simplest ways to stay fit! However, the salad dressing plays a major role in adding taste and also determining the number of calories in any salad.

Salad dressings are super easy to make at home, and I think learning how to make your favorite dressing in your own kitchen is a super useful skill to have.

Remember real food will go bad and these dressings will last for about a week in your fridge. If need be cut the recipe in half or more to make the appropriate amount.

1. Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette with Lemon

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons English mustard
1 teaspoon dry thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a screw-top jar combine all of the ingredients. Cover and shake well.

2. Balsamic Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

½ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup chopped shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

DIRECTIONS

Place oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

3. Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup toasted sesame oil
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a screw-top jar combine all of the ingredients. Cover and shake well.

4. Strawberry Citrus Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

INGREDIENTS

5 strawberries
¼ cup orange juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

.Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Place in refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours minimum

5. Strawberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

10 Fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

.Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Place in refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours minimum

6. Skinny Caesar Dressing

INGREDIENTS

½ cup 0% Greek yogurt
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove shredded- use your cheese grater
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a bowl or jar. Whisk together, or if using a jar close and shake. Place in refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours minimum.

7. Creamy Garlic Salad Dressing

INGREDIENTS

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 to 5 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon unfiltered honey

DIRECTIONS

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on medium for 30 seconds. Store in the refrigerator, dressing may solidify when cold. Just set out a room temperature and stir.

8. Carrot Ginger Dressing

INGREDIENTS

⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup rice vinegar
2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped (about ⅔ cup)
2 tablespoons peeled and roughly chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste

DIRECTIONS

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on medium for 30 seconds. Store in the refrigerator, the dressing may solidify when cold. Just set out a room temperature and stir.

9. Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice (or can sub apple cider vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon dried dill or fresh chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons water to thin dressing
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon honey

DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients to a bowl or a mason jar and mix until well combined. If using a mason jar, you can simply put the lid on and shake the jar until well combined .

Enjoy!!