Unfortunately most of the salad dressing options out there contain a ton of ingredients that can include some pretty nasty stuff. Here are some easy recipes to make your own. Don't forget to experiment with the flavors you love!
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AVOCADO SALAD DRESSING
- 1 avocado
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper and water
DIRECTIONS:
- Throw everything into a food processor or blender and add water a little at a time to get the right consistency. About 4 servings.
EASY CREAMY DRESSING
- 3 Tbsp Vegan Mayo
- 1 Tbsp each: Apple Cider Vinegar and maple syrup
- ½ tsp each: minced garlic and onion OR garlic powder, onion powder, PLUS pepper, salt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2 servings.
BALSAMIC DRESSING
- 2 Tbsp each: Balsamic Vinegar and Olive oil
- ½ tsp each: minced garlic (or garlic powder), mustard, salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2 servings.
SWEET MUSTARD DRESSING
- 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tbsp each: Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Maple Syrup
- ½ tsp each: minced garlic or garlic powder, salt, pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2-3 servings.
CREAMY POPPYSEED
- 2 Tbsp each: Vegan mayo and Apple Cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp each: Maple syrup (or agave) and poppy seeds
- 1 tsp each: Dijon mustard, Olive oil, lemon juice, chopped shallots or onion
- ½ tsp each: minced garlic or garlic powder, salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Chop the shallots or onions fine and garlic if using and mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2 servings.
SPICY LIME DRESSING
- 2 limes zested and juiced or 1/3 cup of bottled lime juice
- 1 Tbsp each: agave or maple syrup AND Apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp chili flakes or cayenne (or small chopped jalapeno), salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2-3 servings.
CREAMY CHIPOTLE DRESSING
- 3 Tbsp Vegan mayo
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp agave or maple syrup
- ½ tsp each: chipotle powder and garlic powder, pepper, salt
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix everything together and let sit for about 30 minutes. 2-3 servings.