The downfall for a lot of cafes, restaurants and even ready-made salad dressings is that they can be packed with preservatives, additives, and are often extremely high in sodium and saturated, or ‘sat’ fats.
Here are five healthy DIY dressings for various salads you can try this summer with a clear conscience.
But remember, one serving of dressing is no more than two tablespoons.
This dressing not only tastes amazing but is packed with oils that are high in unsaturated fats and include omega-3 fatty acids making it heart healthy. It’s great with any Thai chicken or homemade noodle salads.
Add the ingredients in a bowl and whisk together well.
Although they seem small, sesame seeds in salads and dressings are great for your health. They are packed with healthy fats, protein and calcium as well as antioxidants and dietary fibre. In combination with Lemon juice, which is also packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, this winning pair is a definite yes to try in your next salad.
Serves 4
Put ingredients in a tight-fitting jar and shake vigorously until combined.
Not only is this dressing a healthy choice, it’s also great with almost all salads or as a marinade and is made up of ingredients probably already in your pantry.
Put ingredients in a tight-fitting jar and shake vigorously until combined.
Greek Yoghurt is a great alternative for Ranch salad dressings which can be super high in fat content and preservatives.
Often ranch and other creamy dressings are packed with sat fats and high in calories, but with Greek yoghurt as a base, this dressing is a safe healthier alternative. The buttermilk is included to give it that typical ranch flavour.
Put ingredients in a tight-fitting jar and shake vigorously until combined.
Apple Cider Vinegar has been popular in the health food market due to its great health benefits. It also tastes great!
Apple cider vinegar is one of the less known ingredients in dressings but packed with proven health benefits such as lowering blood sugar levels. Definitely worth giving it a go on your next salad.
Put ingredients in a tight-fitting jar and shake vigorously until combined
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