Salad dressings from the store have sugar or other sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup, soybean oil (which is heavily laden with pesticides) and a variety of preservatives. Try these simple and delicious recipes to make a healthy homemade dressing for your salad.
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp water
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 – 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
Chive and Yogurt Dressing
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup plain unsweetened yogurt
- 1 – 2 cloves minced garlic
- bunch of chives, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Asian Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup tamari or soy sauce
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar (or basalmic vinegar)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tsp pureed ginger
- handful of chopped cilantro (optional)
Mix ingredients thoroughly, and taste. Don’t be afraid to adjust amounts, add your favorite herbs and substitute ingredients according to taste. Experiment!