Salad Dressing Recipes

I have just finished two weeks with my Grandaughter and Grandson from California.
Great news!  They kept up with me and everyone had a great time.

Now, for more recipes.

I have a couple of presentations recently where I was asked, "What do you do for salad dressings?"

So, here is my answer.  These dressings are really good.

Simple Salad Dressings

As people try to eat in healthier ways, they realize that most commercially prepared salad dressings are mostly fat.  Then when they search out the “dairy free and fat free” dressings they find they are few and far between and much more expensive.

The solution is simple, fast, and inexpensive!  And, There no preservatives…. Make your own!  Here are four great recipes.

1: Pat’s go to dressing:

This is quick and simple Dijon type dressing:

1 ½ Tbs. Dijon Mustard

1 minced clove of Garlic

2/3 cup Red Wine or Rice Wine Vinegar

Whisk all three ingredients together adding water to get the consistency you like. That’s it!

Another version includes the addition of a Tbs. of pure maple syrup.

 

2: Oil free Sesame Seed Dressing:

This one is right out of Rip Esselstyn’s Engine 2 Diet.  A great topping to a spinach salad!

3 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds

2 Tbs. pure maple syrup

2 Tbs. low sodium tamari or soy sauce

Whisk together adding water to get desired consistency.

3:Oil Free “Green Goddess” Dressing:         

This also makes a great dipping sauce!

4 Green onions

12 oz Tofu (squeezed)

2 cloves of Garlic (minced)

4 Tbs. Vinegar

½ cup Almond or Soy milk

1 tsp. Tamari or Low sodium Soy sauce

2 Tbs. Lemon Juice

2 drops Liquid Smoke

Trim base of onions then place everything into a blender until smooth and creamy.

Adjust seasonings to taste.

 

4:  Pat’s  Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette:

This is my “ homerun” dressing when entertaining.  Guests love it.

6 rehydrated Sun-Dried Tomatoes (soaked in water for 20-30 minutes)
3-4 Garlic cloves crushed  (start with 3)
1 Tbs. Agave nectar or 1 Tsp. Stevie or Truvia sweetener.
6 Tbs. Balsamic Vinegar
2 Shallot’s, Chopped
1 pinch of Salt and Pepper ea.
¾ to 1 cup Water

Put everything except the water into a blender.  Put on lid and turn on Med.  Drizzle in Water to desired strength and consistency.  (3/4 cup of water works for me)

5: Pat’s  Simple Citrus Dressing:

It’s fast simple and sweet!  Sometimes you just need that sweet compliment

1 cup Strawberries

¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar

2 Tbs. Pure Maple Syrup

¼ cup Orange Juice.

¼  cup Water

Blend all ingredients together adding water to desired consistency.