Salad season is finally here! Change up your usual salad routine with these light and fresh salad dressing recipes that work well for any occasion – a weekday lunch or dinner, a picnic at the park or as summer BBQ side dish.

 

Lightened up Caesar dressing

INGREDIENTS

• 1 clove of garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon Worcester sauce
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil

 

DIRECTIONS

1. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy.

 

Makes 1 cup

Nutritional analysis (per 1 tablespoon): calories 59, fat 7g, carbohydrates 1g

 

 

Basic balsamic vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup filtered water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced

 

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, water, lemon juice, maple syrup/honey, mustard, and garlic.

 

Makes 1 cup

Nutritional analysis (per 1 tablespoon): calories 70, fat 7g, carbohydrates 1g

 

 

Fruity grapefruit dressing

INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup fresh grapefruit juice
• 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon raw honey

 

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine grapefruit juice, vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest, orange zest, mustard, sea salt, black pepper and honey in the bowl of a food processor. Purse to combine.
2. Chill well before serving.

 

Makes 1 cup

Nutritional analysis (per 1 tablespoon): calories 58, fat 6g, carbohydrates 1g,

 

 

Creamy honey mustard dressing

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup raw honey
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients into a small bowl and whisk together.
2. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

 

Makes 1 cup

Nutritional analysis (per 1 tablespoon): calories 47, fat 3g, carbohydrates 5g

 

 

Greek vinaigrette

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons oregano

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine ingredients into small bowl and whisk together until blended.

 

Makes 1 cup

Nutritional analysis (per 1 tablespoon): calories 55, fat 6g, carbohydrates 1g