Nutritious Salad Dressing Options: Expert Suggestions from @josefaallel

Healthy dressing ideas following your question @josefaallel ?
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These can be used on grainy or leafy greens salads.
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What are your favorite home made dressings? Share them below ????

Certainly! Here are five healthy salad dressing ideas:

Lemon Herb Vinaigrette:

• Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, or thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), minced garlic, and chopped herbs.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle over your favorite salad.

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing:

• Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  • In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, chopped dill, chives, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Thin with a little water if desired.
  • Use as a dressing for salads or as a dip for veggies.

Balsamic Dijon Dressing:

• Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  • In a bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
  • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until emulsified.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Shake or whisk before using.

Tahini Ginger Dressing:

• Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Water to thin, as needed
• Instructions:
  • In a bowl, whisk together tahini, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
  • Thin with water until desired consistency is reached.
  • Drizzle over salads and enjoy.

Avocado Lime Dressing:

• Ingredients:
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  • In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, and minced garlic.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

These dressings not only add flavor but also provide healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants to your salads. Adjust the ingredients according to your taste preferences and dietary restrictions. Enjoy your salads!

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