A lot of you guys write to me asking about salad dressings. If you're my client, I'm making you eat so many raw vegetables that salad dressing has become a necessity.
Most bottled salad dressing is full of FAT and SUGAR. Low fat or sugar free ones are filled with chemicals and fake stuff. So, what are your options?
1. Greek yogurt ranch.
OPA makes a great one, or just make your own with PLAIN greek yogurt and a packet of ranch powder. Let it sit overnight and viola, ranch.
2. Make your own Vinaigrette.
The Formula
Oil to Vinegar = 3:1That's 3 parts oil, 1 part vinegar.
The oil
Choose healthier oils such as extra virgin olive, hemp, avocado, peanut, flaxseed and even canola oils.*Make sure you're using extra virgin olive oil, not "pure" olive oil, because pure olive oil is processed with heat and chemicals, and extra virgin is "cold-pressed" (meaning no chemicals, no heat) and thus contains way more nutrients and phytochemicals.
Fruit Juice
Actual juice squeezed from actual fruit. Totally optional. Think citrus: lemon, lime, orange. You can also puree strawberries and mix into a fruity balsamic dressing. Mmm! Get creative!
What else can I add?
A little sea salt and cracked black pepper can be enough, but feel free to add any herbs and spices you like. Garlic is amazing with olive oil! Honey is also a great addition to a salad dressing because it adds a little sweetness.
Shake it!
Put your dressing in a container with a lid and shake away. The oil and vinegar are never going to "blend", but shake 'em up good before you put it on your salad.Taste Test
Dip a piece of lettuce into the dressing to taste it, because it's going to taste a lot different on your finger than on your actual salad.Too nervous to create your own? Follow these recipes!
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