Simple Homemade Salad Dressing Ideas!

karenbobaren
karenbobaren Posts: 127 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Recently I had lunch with my cousin and with my mixed greens they added olive oil and balsamic vinegar and I loved it! I had never tried it before and it was a nice change from my usual lemon and salt dressing to avoid unwanted calories and fat on my side salads.

So if you have any homemade salad dressings, please share! Thanks!
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  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    I use equal parts EVOO and lemon juice, salt, pepper, minced or pressed garlic.
  • gordowens
    gordowens Posts: 55
    Bump... interested to see what others use.
  • beaches222
    beaches222 Posts: 437 Member
    bump
  • Rage_Phish
    Rage_Phish Posts: 1,507 Member
    EVOO
    Balsamic Vinegar
    Lemon
    Dijon Mustard
    S&P to taste
  • SuperSexyDork
    SuperSexyDork Posts: 1,669 Member
    Balsamic vinegar with olive oil, Splenda and Italian herbs
    Plain Greek yogurt with a splash of milk and Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning
    Plain Greek yogurt and Sriracha
  • BeLightYear
    BeLightYear Posts: 1,450 Member
    2 tablespoons light sour cream
    2 tablespoons salsa

    55 calories, super creamy and delicious! I feel like I am getting away with something:bigsmile:
  • ummyasminah
    ummyasminah Posts: 95 Member
    This is amazing, you can leave out the oil easily and if you're really low on calories and don't mind a slightly tart flavor, the honey can go as well:

    http://www.salad-in-a-jar.com/skinny-secrets/low-calorie-creamy-balsamic-salad-dressing
  • Lalasharni
    Lalasharni Posts: 353 Member
    I too use a lot of balasmic vinegar - but also I am on a limited budget I save pennies and buy really expensive stuff.
    (The $30 a bottle stuff)
    this is only because not all balsamics are alike and the one I buy mixes so well with:
    Orange juice
    Lemon Juice
    Olive Oil
    Sesame Oil
    Fresh tomato juice
    Garlic, herbs, etc etc.
    I think that Balsamic is a dieters friend although I HATE the "D" word O(((
    There are many many recipes on the net for dressings using this wonderful aged condiment that I dont think I could live without it!
    PS It also emulsifies pretty darn wonderfully with low fat mayonnaise shaken in a jar -poured over fresh thickly sliced tomatoes with torn basil and a smidge of mozzarella..................ohhhh I could go on.................
  • ckone4me
    ckone4me Posts: 108 Member
    Vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil blended with no sugar added preserves..... any will do. Apricots, Blueberries, Strawberries! Yummy and delightful!
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    Vinegar an oil.
  • pita7317
    pita7317 Posts: 1,437 Member
    All time fav homemade dressing ! Hands down.
    Use sparingly and toss the salad, not a drizzle or pour type.

    This serves 4.
    1/2 cup mayo
    2 T sugar
    2. T white wine vinegar

    Let sit 1 hour before using.

    I use with a spinach salad.
    Adding bean spouts, red onion, bacon?, sliced water chestnuts, mandarin oranges or pear, toasted almonds or whatever you want.
    Excellent.

    Hope you try it.
  • kriskris92
    kriskris92 Posts: 190 Member
    Vinegar an oil.
    Ditto. Any type of vinegar (my faves are apple cider and red wine) mixed with some olive oil (1 part vinegar:3 parts oil) and a little salt, pepper, lemon or lime to suit your taste! Makes it a new salad every time!
  • prosperkat
    prosperkat Posts: 59 Member
    Bump.
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    olive oil is healthy, but one serving has 120 calories (I think).

    But i use olive oil and balsamic myself.
  • lfcutie
    lfcutie Posts: 103 Member
    U can make ranch by using packet from hidden valley and use Greek yogurt in place of mayo..the calories are as little lite dressing and it is just as good as any ranch u can't tell the difference I get the buttermilk packet :D
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    I use a really thick balsamic glaze with olive oil. It's delicious on bruschetta as weil as anything that came off the grill. It's my "Frank's", I put that $h!t on everything lol
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Freshly squeezed orange juice (1/4 cup)
    Olive oil (2 tblsp)
    A glob of honey, to emulsify
    Grated orange zest
    Pinch of grated nutmeg

    Shake it until it looks combined. It's lovely.
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    olive oil is healthy, but one serving has 120 calories (I think).

    But i use olive oil and balsamic myself.

    You need fats in your diet and olive oil is a good source of monounsaturated fats.
  • garlicaholic
    garlicaholic Posts: 3
    I have tried this a few times,turned out pretty good.
    100g Fat free fage 0%
    70g Fat free sour cream
    1/2 tsp Dried parsley
    1/8 tsp Dill weed
    1/4 tsp onion powder
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/8 tsp ground black pepper
    1/8 tsp garlic powder
    2Tbsp water,add more or less for desired consistency.
    Stats for the whole recipe:
    kCals-115
    Protein -16g
    Fat-0
    Carbs-12g
    I found it off a site.I wish avocado oil was easy to get locally,would like to make salad dressings with it
  • karenbobaren
    karenbobaren Posts: 127 Member
    Awesome! Thank you for all the ideas!

    Is the a specific brand of balsamic vinegar you guys recommend?
  • Ben_Avery
    Ben_Avery Posts: 22 Member
    Vinegar
    Olive oil or sesame oil if I'm going for an Asian flavour ( only need a tiny bit)
    Low salt soy sauce
    Chilli to taste or cracked pepper depending on the dish
    Star anise or Chinese 5 spice

    I just use all different combinations of those.

    I agree with the calorie comments for Olive oil. I try to get at least a tsp a day just for the health benefits. If I go over because of it I just accept it or do a little more exercise if it worries you.
  • jlmauchgibbs
    jlmauchgibbs Posts: 4 Member
    bump
  • prettyface55
    prettyface55 Posts: 508 Member
    Lebanese traditional salad is always yumm

    Any greens
    Lemon
    Olive oil
    Crushed garlic
    Salt
    Pepper
    Fresh or dry mint

    Mmmmm
  • alltheweigh170
    alltheweigh170 Posts: 287 Member
    bumping
  • SHINDY12
    SHINDY12 Posts: 53
    Bump
  • jbluepolarbear
    jbluepolarbear Posts: 14
    Here's a dressing that goes nicely with chicken on a salad.

    Sear a boneless chicken thigh "with the skin." Start skin down on hot pan so that no oil is needed. After cooking, remove the chicken skin and discard, then set aside chicken to rest.

    Take 1 tbs on the drippings and let cool a couple minutes, then take 1 tbs of creme fraiche or sour cream and mix with drippings. Add salt and pepper to taste. Should make 2-4 serving, you don't need a lot since it goes with chicken on a salad.

    Cut chicken and place on top of salad (I like spinach and arugula). Drizzle dressing over.

    Enjoy.
  • liveinthemoment24
    liveinthemoment24 Posts: 19
    Green Goddess Dressing

    1/4 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
    1 tbsp minced shallot or onion
    1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    1/4 cup fresh herbs
    Salt & pep

    *************************************

    Tangy Asian orange dressing

    4 oranges
    1 lime
    1 egg white
    2 tbsp sesame oil
    1/2 cup white wine vinegar
    1 tbsp sesame seeds
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tbsp raw honey & pepper to taste

    *********************************

    1/2 cup Greek yogurt 0%
    1-3 tbsp organic or raw honey
    1-3 tbsp grey poupon mustard
    2-3 tbsp apple cider or white wine vinegar
    1/2 tsp evoo
    Sea salt to taste

    Yummmmmmmmm.
  • liveinthemoment24
    liveinthemoment24 Posts: 19
    Green Goddess Dressing

    1/4 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
    1 tbsp minced shallot or onion
    1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    1/4 cup fresh herbs
    Salt & pep

    *************************************

    Tangy Asian orange dressing

    4 oranges
    1 lime
    1 egg white
    2 tbsp sesame oil
    1/2 cup white wine vinegar
    1 tbsp sesame seeds
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tbsp raw honey & pepper to taste

    *********************************

    1/2 cup Greek yogurt 0%
    1-3 tbsp organic or raw honey
    1-3 tbsp grey poupon mustard
    2-3 tbsp apple cider or white wine vinegar
    1/2 tsp evoo
    Sea salt to taste

    Yummmmmmmmm.


    Whoops, last one was honey mustard, if you didn't get that already. :P
  • jellybeanhed313
    jellybeanhed313 Posts: 344 Member
    Bump. I need these recipes! :)
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Olive oil, vinegar and Dijon mustard here.

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