6 Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes To Spice Up Your Salads!

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for Lemon Poppy Seed dressing)
• 5 tablespoons Dijon Mustard (1 tbsp each for Lemon Poppy Seed, Maple Balsamic, Citrus Basil, Yogurt Herb, and Yogurt Herb dressings)
• to taste Sea Salt (Used in all dressings)
• 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds (for Lemon Poppy Seed dressing)
• 1 tablespoon Honey (for Lemon Poppy Seed dressing (optional extra sweetness))
• 1 Lemon (Juice only, for Lemon Poppy Seed dressing)
• 9 tablespoons Avocado Oil (6 tbsp for Maple Balsamic, 3 tbsp for Citrus Basil)
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar (for Maple Balsamic dressing)
• 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (for Maple Balsamic dressing)
• 1 large handful Fresh Basil Leaves (for Citrus Basil dressing)
• to taste Black Pepper (Used in Citrus Basil and Yogurt Herb dressings)
• 3 tablespoons Avocado Oil (for Citrus Basil dressing (already counted above, keep for clarity))
• 1 Sweet Orange (Juice only, for Citrus Basil dressing)
• 2 Lime (1 for Citrus Basil dressing, 1 for Peanut Lime dressing, 1 for Avocado Cilantro dressing)
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise (Preferably homemade, for Yogurt Herb dressing)
• 2 tablespoons Plain Greek Yogurt (Unsweetened, for Yogurt Herb dressing)
• 5 tablespoons Water (2 tbsp for Yogurt Herb, 1‑2 tbsp for Peanut Lime, 1‑3 tbsp for Avocado Cilantro)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, dill) (Finely chopped, for Yogurt Herb dressing (any combination))
• 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter (Smooth, for Peanut Lime dressing)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (Grated, for Peanut Lime dressing)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic (Crushed, for Peanut Lime dressing)
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (for Peanut Lime dressing (use low‑sodium if desired))
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil (for Peanut Lime dressing)
• 1 small Ripe Avocado (Flesh only, for Avocado Cilantro dressing)
• 1 handful Cilantro (Fresh, for Avocado Cilantro dressing)

Instructions

1. Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

   Add 6 Tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, sea salt to taste, 1 Tbsp poppy seeds, 1 Tbsp honey, and the juice of 1 lemon into a sealable jar. Seal and shake vigorously until emulsified.

   Time: PT2M

2. Maple Balsamic Dressing

   Combine 6 Tbsp avocado oil, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 Tbsp maple syrup in a clean sealable jar. Seal and shake until smooth and creamy.

   Time: PT2M

3. Citrus Basil Dressing

   Place a large handful of fresh basil leaves, sea salt and pepper to taste, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 Tbsp avocado oil, juice of 1 sweet orange, and juice of 1 lime into a large jar that fits the immersion blender. Blend with the immersion blender until completely smooth and green.

   Time: PT4M

4. Yogurt Herb Dressing

   In a sealable jar add 2 Tbsp homemade mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, sea salt and pepper to taste, 2 Tbsp water, and 1/4 cup freshly chopped herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, dill or any mix). Seal and shake until fully combined.

   Time: PT3M

5. Peanut Lime Dressing

   Add 2 Tbsp smooth peanut butter, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp crushed garlic, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, juice of 1 lime, and 1‑2 Tbsp water to a sealable jar. Seal and shake until the mixture is uniform.

   Time: PT2M

6. Avocado Cilantro Dressing

   Scoop the flesh of 1 small ripe avocado into a large jar, add a handful of cilantro, sea salt to taste, juice of 1 lime, and 1‑3 Tbsp water (depending on avocado size). Blend with the immersion blender until smooth and pourable.

   Time: PT4M

7. Final Storage

   Label each jar with the dressing name and date. Store all dressings in the refrigerator. Shake or stir before each use as natural separation may occur.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

4 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

1 g