I love that salad dressing can have a complex flavor when made with such simple ingredients. I also like that it is missing all of the nasty, preservatives and ingredients that are harmful to your health! MSG, added sugar, damaged GMO oils (soybean, canola, sunflower, etc) and a whole bunch of other things I cannot pronounce that are found in most conventional dressings. There is only one dressing I found in a local grocery store I would even consider buying! It's so simple and easy to make your own. Here are a few recipes you should try! :-)
Balsamic Shallot Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients:
1 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 Cup Avocado Oil (You could also use olive oil)
1/2 Lemon – Juiced
1 Small Shallot – Finely Chopped
1 Tbs. Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tbs. Onion Salt
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and shake until all ingredients are well incorporated. As we all know, oil and vinegar do not stay mixed. Shake well before each use. Keep refrigerated. I recommend making it a day ahead of time and allowing it to refrigerate for 24 hours to let all the flavors come together.
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 c. apple cider vinegar or raspberry vinegar
1 tsp. sea salt
2 Tbsp. raw honey or stevia to taste
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 c. fresh or frozen red raspberries
1/4 c. filtered water
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until desired consistency is reached.
2. Store extra dressing in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Lemon Tahini Dressing
Ingredients:
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
2 tablespoons raw honey or stevia
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sea salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions:
Combine lemon juice, olive oil, tahini, honey and garlic in a blender, Blend, shake or whisk until smooth.
Season with sea salt and pepper.
Spicy Tropical Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 cup fresh pineapple
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 orange squeezed for juice
4 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp minced jalepeno pepper
2 sliver red onion
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Process all ingredients in a blender until well combined and then drizzle in olive oil at a lower speed.
Serving suggestion: Serve over fresh greens (spinach, spring mix), red onions, pineapple chunks, organic bell peppers and add grilled chicken or salmon if desired.
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