I promised this post awhile back, but with all the hustle and bustle that has been going on these past few weeks I haven’t had a chance to sit down and get this out. Here it goes!
This post will share some recipes for very easy, healthy, homemade salad dressing. I typically make my own dressings because its cheaper and much healthier than buying store bought. Salad dressings are top offenders of GMO and MSG, two yucky ingredients I try to avoid at all costs. My family and friends always rave about how yummy and fresh my dressings taste.
Ranch Dressing:
1 cup of Greek Yogurt
1/2 juice from medium sized lemon
Seasonings: Dill, Garlic, Salt and Pepper
So anyone who knows my recipes knows I’m the worst about providing amounts for seasonings. I feel like everyone has different tastes so I suggest that you start light and add to appeal to your flavor. You can use fresh dill and garlic or powdered seasonings. Your choice. I prefer the fresh herbs if available. You can mix with a spoon or add all ingredients into a food processor.
Lemon Tahini Dressing:
1/4 cup Tahini
2 tbs of olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
salt and pepper to taste
Add all ingredients into a food processor to mix. You can add water as needed to thin out. This is great on a yummy kale salad!
Italian Vinaigrette:
Olive Oil
Red Wine Vinegar
Basil
Garlic
Salt & Pepper
This one is simple and easy! Who doesn’t like a vinaigrette?
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Salt & Pepper
You can also add herbs to this if you wish. Some garlic, basil, thyme. Whatever tickles your fancy!
Creamy Avocado dressing:
Avocado
1/2 cup of greek yogurt
Lime juice
Garlic
Salt & Pepper
This one is yummy on pretty much anything. You can add some paprika, cumin and/or a little bit of cayanne pepper for a taco salad! Add shrimp, ground turkey or chicken!
I love salads! I love adding more and more ingredients until it is a yummy combination of greens, cheese, fruit, seeds or nuts, and even more veggies. They can be the perfect side, or even a whole meal. The possibities are endless!
What would love for you to share what your favorite type of salad is!
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Love the post! And I have all the ingredients to make the Avacado dressing. Gonna try it tonight!
Makes me want to try out the ranch dressing recipe 🙂
Thanks for a great post! My family is a huge salad eating family! These would be great to spice things up at dinnertime! I especially love the Lemon Tahini Dressing recipe!
Following from the The GFC blog hop! I love the Balsamic Vinaigrette so simple yet so tasty.
Mandy
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