Healthy Homemade Salad Dressing You Always Wanted

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

1. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic (2) in a small bowl.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like a sweeter taste, you can add a tsp of honey (or to taste)
3. 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.
4. Keep in the refrigerator for up to five days in an airtight container. Shake or whisk well before using.
5. 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. 
6. 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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