Making my own salad dressing is more than just a cooking choice—it’s a way to avoid the processed bottles found in grocery stores. Those store-bought dressings are often packed with chemicals and hidden sugars that don’t belong in a healthy meal. When I mix my own dressing with fresh olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs, I know exactly what I’m putting into my food. Homemade dressings are simple to make, taste better, and are much healthier than anything you can buy pre-made. By taking just a few minutes to blend fresh ingredients, I can turn an ordinary salad into something truly delicious.

Check out my two favourite salad dressings below that are on repeat in my home.

🌸Apple cider vinegar salad dressing
Ingredients

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp oregano
1 clove garlic (mined) fresh ground pepper (to taste)

Directions
Add all ingredients to your blender (I use a nutri-bullet) – blend on high and enjoy! Dressing will last in fridge for 1-2 weeks.

🌸 DR. JOEY’S VEGAN CAESAR TAHINI DRESSING

Ingredients
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste). Juice from 1⁄2 large lemon
1 clove garlic, grated or finely minced
1 teaspoon very finely diced capers
2 teaspoons caper brine (from the jar of capers) 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon of maple syrup
1-3 tablespoons warm water, to thin out dressing a bit if desired
Freshly ground salt and black pepper, to taste.

Directions
Mix the ingredients together in a small blender and blend until smooth. Keeps in fridge for 3-5 days.