Favorite Homemade Salad Dressings?

micherie1969

I eat tons of raw veggies in the form of chopped salads and I've come up with a dressing that's non- fat and amazing that I thought I'd share with y'all in hopes that you might share some of your favorites as well!

First off.... salads. As far as I'm concerned, anything goes and I don't make them as I need them. I make one HUGE salad that I separate out into gallon bags and take some to work, too. If I ever get the munchies I just grab a handful and problem solved.

Here's what I made the other day to go with it:

Non-fat Italian Tomato Dressing

In a blender....

1 can of diced tomatoes
2-3 tbsp Balsamic (to taste)
1 sm clove garlic (straight or roasted)
1 tsp Italian herbs? I didn't measure this....
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
salt and pepper

It was delicious!! Next time I'm gonna make it Mexican style with white vinegar, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, onion, and lime.

On cold days I zap the whole thing in a microwave for about 30 seconds to take the edge off.

What do you have to share?

Hurricane0721

I LOVE maple viniagrette dressing! It's definitely one of my favorite salad dressings. Unfortunately, it's a difficult dressing to come by at the store. However, there are several recipes for that dressing that can be found on the net.

fruttibiscotti

My two favourites are simple:

1) extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
2) Dijon mustard, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil

AlongCame_Molly

Spicy homemade guacamole. Makes the best chicken salad ever.

trisH_7183

For one serving,1Tsp olive oil,1Tbl (or a bit more) rice vinegar,garlic,Italian seasoning,black pepper.A bit of fresh shaved Parmesan cheese & your salad is ready.

vegan4lyfe2012

I eat tons of raw veggies in the form of chopped salads and I've come up with a dressing that's non- fat and amazing that I thought I'd share with y'all in hopes that you might share some of your favorites as well!

First off.... salads. As far as I'm concerned, anything goes and I don't make them as I need them. I make one HUGE salad that I separate out into gallon bags and take some to work, too. If I ever get the munchies I just grab a handful and problem solved.

Here's what I made the other day to go with it:

Non-fat Italian Tomato Dressing

In a blender....

1 can of diced tomatoes
2-3 tbsp Balsamic (to taste)
1 sm clove garlic (straight or roasted)
1 tsp Italian herbs? I didn't measure this....
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
salt and pepper

It was delicious!! Next time I'm gonna make it Mexican style with white vinegar, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, onion, and lime.

On cold days I zap the whole thing in a microwave for about 30 seconds to take the edge off.

What do you have to share?

^^This sounds FABULOUS! I'm totally making this tomorrow for my lunch salad Thanks for sharing!

carlynishere

Interested in hearing some dressing recipes.

dstevens19

Usually make a balsamic or mustard vinaigrette but for taco salad, I mix light sour cream with salsa for a creamy, spicy dressing.

ummyasminah

I mix mustard and balsamic sometimes. Also, I love this recipe: http://www.salad-in-a-jar.com/skinny-secrets/low-calorie-creamy-balsamic-salad-dressing

mteague277

1 ripe avocado, ranch seasoning packet (to taste), and a splash of raw apple cider vinegar. A creamy, dairy-free healthy ranch!

eblakes93

I love taking any crunchy veggie, chopping it up and putting it into a salad! I like it the best when you have lots of different colored veg and it looks like a rainbow.

I recently bought my Mom a walnut balsamic vinegar for her birthday and I can't wait to come home and use a few tablespoonfuls. >.>
I tend to look things more vinegary and less oily, so I will often forego oil all together. But if I am using it I like olive oil or sesame.

pwittek10

question? what is the calorie count?

eblakes93

1 ripe avocado, ranch seasoning packet (to taste), and a splash of raw apple cider vinegar. A creamy, dairy-free healthy ranch!

That sounds heavenly. What types of salads would you recommend putting it on?

snowflake954

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kellyskitties

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Absolutely-Fabulous-GreekHouse-Dressing/Detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Thumb&e11=greek house dressing&e8=Quick Search&event10=1&e7=Home Page

This one is so good I've given it as gifts with the recipe attached - I have an aunt who says she could drink it. Easy to make - don't refrigerate it. I use balsamic and/or red wine vinegars depending on what's in the house. It is one of my faves!

micherie1969

question? what is the calorie count?

For the tomato dressing? Since there's no oils or fats of any kind in it, it's only like 10 calories or so for a 'serving' which to me is between 1/4 and 1/2 cup.

Lots of GREAT IDEAS!!! Thanks, guys!!!

avskk

I like to sprinkle beet juice and a little lemon juice on my straight veggie salads and (green or marinated) olive juice on my protein salads.

MyJourney1960

I eat tons of raw veggies in the form of chopped salads and I've come up with a dressing that's non- fat and amazing that I thought I'd share with y'all in hopes that you might share some of your favorites as well!

First off.... salads. As far as I'm concerned, anything goes and I don't make them as I need them. I make one HUGE salad that I separate out into gallon bags and take some to work, too. If I ever get the munchies I just grab a handful and problem solved.

Here's what I made the other day to go with it:

Non-fat Italian Tomato Dressing

In a blender....

1 can of diced tomatoes
2-3 tbsp Balsamic (to taste)
1 sm clove garlic (straight or roasted)
1 tsp Italian herbs? I didn't measure this....
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
salt and pepper

It was delicious!! Next time I'm gonna make it Mexican style with white vinegar, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, onion, and lime.

On cold days I zap the whole thing in a microwave for about 30 seconds to take the edge off.

What do you have to share?

sounds yum!

I usually just drizzle a little olive oil (OK now that i'm on MFP i actually measure this!) and fresh lemon juice.

for cabbage slaw i like to mix equal parts:
canola or other oil (not olive)
vinegar and /or lemon juice (so that would be one part vinegar or one part Lemon or 1/2 vinegar Plus 1/2 lemon)
mustard
honey (I use date honey)
water
salt and pepper to taste.
I shake this up and pour over shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, red onion, toasted slivered almonds and cranberries (really don't need a lot of the almonds and cranberries but it gives it a little oomph.)

Sometimes i make tahini (mix tahini paste with lemon juice, water, spices) or tahini-yogurt sauce (mix tahini with yogurt, add a little water/lemon and spices).

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heypurdy

I make homemade balsamic vinaigrette too. My recipe includes olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, chopped garlic, and salt & pepper. I love it.

kimkay1985

I eat tons of raw veggies in the form of chopped salads and I've come up with a dressing that's non- fat and amazing that I thought I'd share with y'all in hopes that you might share some of your favorites as well!

First off.... salads. As far as I'm concerned, anything goes and I don't make them as I need them. I make one HUGE salad that I separate out into gallon bags and take some to work, too. If I ever get the munchies I just grab a handful and problem solved.

Here's what I made the other day to go with it:

Non-fat Italian Tomato Dressing

In a blender....

1 can of diced tomatoes
2-3 tbsp Balsamic (to taste)
1 sm clove garlic (straight or roasted)
1 tsp Italian herbs? I didn't measure this....
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
salt and pepper

It was delicious!! Next time I'm gonna make it Mexican style with white vinegar, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, onion, and lime.

On cold days I zap the whole thing in a microwave for about 30 seconds to take the edge off.

What do you have to share?

Why the nutritional yeast??

SouthernArt77

Non-fat Italian Tomato Dressing

In a blender....

1 can of diced tomatoes
2-3 tbsp Balsamic (to taste)
1 sm clove garlic (straight or roasted)
1 tsp Italian herbs? I didn't measure this....
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
salt and pepper

This sounds awesome! I'm trying it ASAP!

Beckboo0912

Sounds amazing, I use grapefruit juice and Dijon mustard when I can get grapefruits, it's amazingness although I also love the taste of just vinegar on my salad

micherie1969

I eat tons of raw veggies in the form of chopped salads and I've come up with a dressing that's non- fat and amazing that I thought I'd share with y'all in hopes that you might share some of your favorites as well!

First off.... salads. As far as I'm concerned, anything goes and I don't make them as I need them. I make one HUGE salad that I separate out into gallon bags and take some to work, too. If I ever get the munchies I just grab a handful and problem solved.

Here's what I made the other day to go with it:

Non-fat Italian Tomato Dressing

In a blender....

1 can of diced tomatoes
2-3 tbsp Balsamic (to taste)
1 sm clove garlic (straight or roasted)
1 tsp Italian herbs? I didn't measure this....
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
salt and pepper

It was delicious!! Next time I'm gonna make it Mexican style with white vinegar, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, onion, and lime.

On cold days I zap the whole thing in a microwave for about 30 seconds to take the edge off.

What do you have to share?

Why the nutritional yeast??

It's tastes a little like cheese, but you don't need to use it.