For all the Summer-Salad-Fanatics out there, today I share some of my favourite simple, homemade dressings.
Note: in these mini recipes, “T” means tablespoon and ‘t’ means teaspoon!
1. Lemony Hummus Dressing
1 T Apple cider vinegar
1/2 Lemon
2 T Hummus
Mix together in a bowl
So super simple!
2. Tangy Citrus Mustard Dressing
1 T Olive oil
2 T Lime juice (or grapefruit juice)
2 t Apple cider or balsamic vinegar
1 t Dijon mustard (or 1 T if you’re a big fan like me!)
1 t Rice malt syrup or honey
Pepper and salt to taste
Mix together in a bowl, or shake up in a jar.
My favourite condiment of all time, mustard!
3. Creamy Avocado Dressing
½ Soft avocado
1 T Coconut yoghurt
1 T Olive oil
1 T Apple cider or balsamic vinegar
8 Sprigs coriander
Salt & pepperBlitz together in a food processor or blender.
When you feel like something a little bit creamy.
4. Tahini Dressing
1 T tahini
1 T lemon juice
Salt to taste
Stir and drizzle!
This combo drizzled over steamed or baked veggies or a leafy salad
5. Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 T balsamic vinegar
1 T Olive Oil
1 T Dijon Mustard
1 T dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients in a gar. Shake before use
6. Mustard Avocado Dressing
1 soft avocado
2 T Dijon Mustard
1 T Olive Oil
2 T water
Whiz all ingredients together. Transfer to jar and shake before use.
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