Published 2/20/2019
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing- Heaven in a Jar
Salad Dressing Tips + Tricks
Oil. The base of every salad dressing needs oil. It is the ingredient that binds everything together! Generally, we like to use extra virgin olive oil because we’re obsessed with the flavor and it is a good source of healthy fats. However, feel free to use avocado oil, grapeseed oil, coconut oil, etc. Just remember, that every oil tastes a little bit different. Another fun trick is to infuse your favorite oil by throwing some herbs into your olive oil jar or quick infusing your oil like in The Best Balsamic Vinegarette Dressing on FFF! Vinegar. The tanginess of vinegar is a must in a salad dressing. We used rice vinegar in this cilantro lime dressing because it was subtle and we really just needed a little tang to the dressing. We often use balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, or just plain old white vinegar. Find your staple vinegar and always have it in your pantry! Sweetness. It’s all about the yin and yang when it comes to salad dressing. Balance out your tangy vinegar with something sweet. We tend to go for something a little more natural like honey or maple syrup. Not too much, because then you’re salad will taste like a bowl of fruity pebbles, so know a little goes a long way. If you are out of honey and maple syrup, try a pinch of coconut sugar or brown sugar. It usually does the trick! Spices. Don’t be scared of flavor, my fellow midwesterners. We love adding fresh chopped herbs to our salad dressing- like a lot of herbs! We tend to under season here in the US of A, but I’m here to tell you not to be afraid! Add a handful of chopped herbs to any salad dressing or feel free to add a teaspoon or two of your favorite spice mix to your next dressing!
Healthy Salad Options
Best Kale Salad Recipes Massaged Kale and Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Grilled Kale and Watermelon Salad Pomegranate and Pear Kale Salad Roasted Butternut Squash Kale Salad with Farro and Goat Cheese Harvest Blackberry and Butternut squash Massage Kale Salad Spring Citrus Kale Salad Crunchy Asian Kale Salad Superfood Detox Salad Winter Pomegranate Salad Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Salad
Healthy Salad Dressings
The Best Balsamic Vinegarette Dressing How to Make Healthy Homemade Ranch Dressing Greek Yogurt Blue Cheese Dressing All Purpose Creamy Green Goddess Dressing and Dip
