Salads, Salads, Salads!
It’s January and just after the holiday season I crave a fresh salad. It’s such a great time to add more salads back in my diet and there are so many great winter salads that are quick, healthy and really make you feel energized.
Look what I had for lunch…..yum!
Here are Three Amazing Salad Dressings
For me, the salad dressing makes (no pun intended ) the salad. I never use store bought salad dressing… and once you try one of these quick and easy dressings that taste soooo delicious you will be converted to home made salad dressings…..just like me!
These three salad dressings are quick, they literally takes minutes to make, they are packed with amazing flavours and are filled with healthy benefits!
Herb Lemon Vinaigrette
This dressing is a nice memory of France with it’s herb de provence, dijon mustard and lemon essence. Every home cook has her own version.
Yogurt,Garlic and Chives Salad Dressing
This dressing is lucious and creamy, but actually very light with a mild garlic and chives taste.
Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing
This is my favourite Asian inspired dressing and it is truly addictive!
Herb Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 lemon, zest and juice (about 4 tablespoons juice and 3 teaspoons zest)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice (I use this instead of adding raw sugar)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon herb de provence
- 1/2 teaspoon flax seeds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake until well combined.
- Refrigerate and let flavors blend for at least 2 hours, before serving.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Yogurt, Garlic and Chives Salad Dressing
A lovely creamy rich salad dressing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh minced parsley
- 1/4 medium onion, diced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced chives
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, about 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake until well combined.
- Alternatively, you can combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until well combined and smooth.
- Refrigerate and let flavors blend for at least 2 hours, before serving.
- The dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Sesame Ginger Salad Dressing
A beautiful asian inspired salad dressing.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon walnut oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake until well combined.
- Refrigerate and let flavors blend for at least 2 hours, before serving.
- Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks.
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