Salads are a great way to get in your daily dose of vegetables, but store-bought salad dressings can often be high in calories, sugar, (1) and artificial ingredients. Making your own salad dressing at home is a healthy and easy alternative.
Homemade Salad Dressing
Here's a simple recipe for a homemade
salad dressing that is both healthy and delicious:
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp honey (or to taste)
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How to prepare
- Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic (2) in a small bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like a sweeter taste, you can add a tsp of honey (or to taste)
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. You can add more lemon juice for acidity, more salt or pepper for flavor, or more mustard for more tang.
- Keep in the refrigerator for up to five days in an airtight container. Shake or whisk well before using.
- This simple recipe is versatile; you can add other ingredients like herbs, chopped shallots, or even a small quantity of honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar to adjust the flavor.Â
- Also, if you are looking for a creamy texture you can add a tablespoon of yogurt, sour cream, or even avocado to get the consistency you prefer.
This salad dressing is a great way to
add flavor to your salads without adding a lot of extra calories. You can also
use it as a marinade for meats or as a dip for vegetables.
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