When made correctly, salads are not only healthy, but also extremely delicious. No kidding. Sadly, not many know how to make them right. In an attempt to add a punch of taste into a bland mix of veggies, people resort to store brought salad dressings, that do manage to add a good dose of flavour, but also come with a bunch of calories, making them counterproductive. To remedy this situation, ahead are recopies of a few salad dressings that not only do an epic job of giving the salad some flavour, but all the while staying healthy!
Sesame Ginger
This simple salad dressing doubles as an easy marinade for meat, poultry, or roasted veggies.
It's also easy to make using ingredients you likely already have on hand.
Ingredients· 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
· 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
· 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
· 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup
· 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
· 1 clove minced garlic
· 1 teaspoon (2 grams) freshly minced ginger
Directions1. Whisk together the olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, and rice vinegar.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger and stir together until combined.
Balsamic Vinaigrette
With just five basic ingredients, balsamic vinaigrette is one of the easiest homemade salad dressings to prepare in a pinch.
It has a sweet yet savory flavor that works well in just about any salad, making it one of the most versatile options available.
Ingredients· 3 tablespoons (45 ml) balsamic vinegar
· 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
· 1 clove minced garlic
· 1/2 cup (118 ml) olive oil
· salt and pepper
Directions1. Combine the balsamic vinegar with the Dijon mustard and minced garlic.
2. Slowly add the olive oil while continuing to stir the mixture.
3. Season with a bit of salt and pepper prior to serving to give the flavor a quick boost.
Lemon Vinaigrette
This tart, tasty salad dressing is a great choice to help brighten up your favorite salads and vegetable dishes.
It works especially well for simple salads that need a bit of extra zing, thanks to its zesty citrus flavor.
Ingredients· 1/4 cup (59 ml) olive oil
· 1/4 cup (59 ml) fresh lemon juice
· 1 teaspoon (7 grams) honey or maple syrup
· salt and pepper
Directions1. Whisk the olive oil and fresh lemon juice together.
2. Mix in honey or maple syrup for a bit of sweetness.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
