Description
Four easy homemade healthy salad dressings made with a simple base of extra virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar, each offering a unique flavor profile to keep salads fresh, vibrant, and exciting all week.
Ingredients
- Lemon Pepper Dressing: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- Creamy Garlic Dressing: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Smoky Chili Lime Dressing: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Ginger Miso Dressing: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1–1.5 teaspoons miso paste
- 1.5–2 teaspoons ground ginger
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients for your chosen dressing into a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Whisk thoroughly or shake the jar vigorously until fully combined and emulsified.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more citrus or salt as desired.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1–2 weeks. Shake or stir well before each use.
Notes
- Each dressing yields approximately 1/2–3/4 cup, serving 4–6 salads depending on portion size.
- Swap apple cider vinegar for fresh lemon juice for a brighter citrus flavor.
- Add 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for extra depth and slight creaminess.
- Stir in a small drizzle of honey or maple syrup to balance acidity.
- Add finely chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, or cilantro for added freshness.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- These dressings also work well as quick marinades for vegetables, tofu, or grilled proteins.
- Oil and vinegar naturally separate; shake well before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad Dressing
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
