Hello my loves!
I have been promising this post for a while, and I don't know what took so long. Well actually I was waiting on the perfect photos of all the dressings (which I promise to add this week) but effort to keep consistent on my promises I am sharing now!
By now you all know I LOVE a salad and well, the key component of a good one is a great dressing. But dressings can be full of unnecessary sugar and fat so well 10 years ago I started making my own simple ones and over the years I have branched out and created different go-to recipes.
I hope that you try these on your next salad!
Green Goddess Recipe is one I've altered from this Skinnytaste I loved the idea of basil!
1/2 cup Basil, fresh packed
1 ripe avocado
1 mashed clove Garlic
1/2 cup Scallions
1 tsp Anchovy paste
juice of 1 lime, fresh squeezed
1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
1 tsp Kosher salt
(I blend this all in my vitamix and then store in a mason jar.)
Simple Vinaigrette ( I have been making this for 10 years!)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup agave
(use mason jar shake method) I love to add pickled onions from this recipe to this recipe and omg its so good.
Mustard Vinaigrette ( similar to one I have had at Burton's Restaurant)
1/4 cup mustard
1/2 olive oil
1/4 vinegar
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried cilantro
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 - 2 tsp freshly grond black pepper
1-2 tbsp agave or honey for a sweeter version.
(use mason jar shake method)
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing (newest family favorite for dipping & salads)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup whole milk plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp fresh minced parsley OR 1 tbsp dried parsley
2 tsp onion powder
2 tbsp fresh minced chives OR 1 tbsp dried chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 - 3 tbsp of buttermilk
(use mason jar shake method keep refrigerated!))
Sesame & Ginger
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp ground ginger
add sesame seeds for texture (so many benefits of toasted sesame seeds!)
I usually have three dressings at a time, it keeps salads interesting and we also love using them to dress crunchy veggies or for dipping sauces in a lunch box.
When I am asked how I get the girls to eat as much salad and veggies as they do, I always say this, lots of options of veggies, let them try them different ways, raw, steamed, stir fried etc and alwayssss offer different dressings that they can choose from. Giving them a choice is huge!
I hope you all love these as much as we do!
xoxo
Natalie
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