Various Salad Dressing Recipes

Ingredients

• SALAD DRESSINGS
• De-Light-ful Ranch Dressing
• 1/3 C plain Greek-style nonfat yogurt
• 1/3 C low-fat buttermilk
• 3 T. mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 t. fresh lemon juice
• 1 t. dijon mustard
• 1/2 t. onion powder
• 1 T. finely chopped fresh chives
• 1/4 t. himalayan salt
• In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well combines.  Yield 8 servings
• Per serving (2 T): 50 cal, 2 g carb, 1 g protein, 4 g fat (.5 sat), 0 g fiber, 2.5 mg cholesterol, 144 mg sodium
• Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette
• 1/4 C balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 C orange juice
• 1 t. finely grated orange zest
• 1 t. dijon mustard
• 1/4 t. himalayan salt
• 1/4 t. black pepper
• In a medium bowl , whisk together all of the ingredients until incorporated.  Yield 8 servings
• Per Serving (2 T): 70 calories, 2 g carb, 0 g protein, 7 g fat (1g sat), 0 g fiber, 0 g cholesterol, 90 mg sodium
• Tangy Lemon Herb Avocado Dressing
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 3/4 C. low-fat buttermilk
• 3 T. fresh lemon juice
• 3 T. chopped fresh parsley
• 3 T. chopped chives
• 1/4 t. himalayan salt
• 1/8 t. black pepper
• Put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Yield 8 servings
• Per Serving (2T): 30 cal, 3 g carb, 1 g protein, 2 g fat (o g sat), 1 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 100 mg sodium
• Basic Vinaigrette
• 1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 C red wine vinegar
• 1 t. himalayan salt
• 1 t. black pepper
• 1t. unfiltered honey or raw agave nectar
• 2 T. fresh lemon juice
• Optional:  2 t. fresh herbs: basil, oregano, parsley or dill
• Mix all ingredients together.  Yields 8 servings
• Creamy Garlic Dressing
• 1/2 C. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 C apple cider vinegar
• 3 to 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 T. fresh lemon juice
• 2 T. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 t. himalayan salt
• 1/2 t. dijon mustard
• 1 T. unfiltered honey or raw agave nectar
• Place all ingredients in blender and blend on medium high for 30 seconds or until well mixed.
• Caesar Vinaigrette
• 1/4 C  extra virgin olive oil
• 2 T. fresh lemon juice
• 2 small cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 t. dijon mustard
• 1/4 t. worchestershire sauce
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 1/4 C grated parmesan cheese
• Whisk together EVOO, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, worchestershire sauce and black pepper.  Stir in grated parmesan cheese.