According to “Is your salad dressing hurting your healthy diet?” the standard serving size for salad dressing is 2 tablespoons. Many people do not realize that they are probably using more than the suggested serving size on their salad, and by doing so they are making their healthy salads “unhealthy”.
Store bought salad dressings can contain extra calories, saturated fat, sodium and sugar. Too much saturated fat and sodium may increase cholesterol and can lead to such problems as blocked arteries, and increased risk of a heart attack or stroke.
When purchasing store bought salad dressings, you should always read the label to see the nutritional value, and how much Saturated fat, Sodium and Sugar are listed.
The healthiest option is to leave the store bought salad dressings on the shelf at the grocery store and make your own simple vinaigrette salad dressing
All you need is oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to make a super simple salad dressing at home. This dressing is much healthier than store-bought, and it costs very little to make. Normally everyone has the required ingredients on hand, and it tastes delicious! This basic vinaigrette recipe makes enough dressing for a salad for four
According to KitchenTreaty –“Once you know the formula for homemade vinaigrette, you’re set!”
Here is their “Magical Vinaigrette Formula”
1 part vinegar to 3 parts oil, salt and pepper to taste
That’s it!!!
I have been using this formula for years, and my personal favorite is 1 part flavored vinegar with 3 parts grape seed oil.
Here are some other options to try:
OIL- choose from:
- extra virgin olive oil
- grapeseed oil
- canola oil, or
- vegetable oil.
VINEGAR- choose from
- Wine vinegar
- Rice vinegar
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
Note: Lemo
n juice can be substituted for vinegar if you wish. Or substitute 1/2 the vinegar with a citrus juice such as orange, lemon or lime)
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SEASONINGS
The only other suggested ingredients are:
salt ( kosher salt or sea salt) and pepper (preferably freshly ground black pepper).
However, here are some ideas for extra flavour:
- Freshly chopped dill, basil, parsley, or cilantro, (dried herbs work, too)
- Finely minced garlic or fresh ginger
- Shallots, scallions, or onion
- Parmesan, Romano, or feta cheese
- Dijon mustard
- Sugar or honey
THEN JUST MIX
Mix either in a blender, whisk in a bowl, or shake in a jar with a lid, and then add to your salad.
Looking for some other healthy salad dressing recipes?
Here is a link to 8 Healthy Salad Dressing recipes
What is your favorite homemade dressing? Please share!
Nancy's Healthy Recipes 
I am with you and love making my own salad dressings!! they taste so much better and are way healthier than the store bought ones
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