Favorite Homemade Salad Dressings?
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micherie1969
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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?
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?
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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.0
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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 oil0 -
Spicy homemade guacamole. Makes the best chicken salad ever.0
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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.0
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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! 0 -
Interested in hearing some dressing recipes.0
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Usually make a balsamic or mustard vinaigrette but for taco salad, I mix light sour cream with salsa for a creamy, spicy dressing.0
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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-dressing0
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1 ripe avocado, ranch seasoning packet (to taste), and a splash of raw apple cider vinegar. A creamy, dairy-free healthy ranch!0
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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.0 -
question? what is the calorie count?0
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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?0 -
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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!0 -
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!!!0 -
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.0
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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).0 -
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I make homemade balsamic vinaigrette too. My recipe includes olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, chopped garlic, and salt & pepper. I love it.0
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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??0
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