Hi there!
Today I am not writing a salad recipe. For me it was never an issue to create a salad. I almost never repeat the same one. The secret is simple. I usually use an easy formula: greens we have in the fridge+veggies we have in the fridge (something like cucumbers, tomatoes, cooked asparagus)+favorite dressing. Sometimes I add cooked chickpeas or quinoa to my salad, and it can be a perfect lunch. Of course, some seeds and a few pieces of strawberry can be a great fresh addition as well. My personal preference is just keep it simple and use right dressing :).
Today I am sharing our 5 favorite salad dressing ideas.
1. Let’s go easy
Sometimes there is no prepared dressing in the fridge. In this particular situation one-ingredient dressing can work well for hungry me. My top 3 are lemon juice, olive oil and tahini. But it is a very quick version, almost emergency one). Next 4 dressings are more complex and delicious.
2. Lemon vinaigrette dressing
Ingredients:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp raw honey
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
pinch sea salt
pinch black pepper
Instructions: combine all ingredients.
3. Tahini dressing
Ingredients:
3 tbsp tahini paste
Juice from one lemon
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Fresh parsley (optional)
pinch sea salt to taste
pinch black pepper
Instructions: combine tahini paste and lemon juice in a blender or in a glass using a fork. Add cold water slowly until reached desired consistency (about 5 tbsp). Add remaining ingredients and mix it well. Set aside.
4. Avocado dressing
1/2 ripe avocado
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp raw honey
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
Instructions: combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
5. Peanut butter dressing
Ingredients:
2 tbsp organic peanut butter
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions: combine ingredients in a blender or glass using a fork to mix it. Add cold water until reached desired consistency (about 4 tbsp for me). Add some salt to taste.
All complex dressings will keep in refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Enjoy a new salad every day!