6 healthier alternatives to store bought salad dressings

Spoiler alert: no more boring salads! 

When it comes to crafting salads that truly dazzle your taste buds, there’s one key player in the game: the dressing. But let’s face it, many store-bought dressings are loaded with stuff like excess fat, sneaky sugar, and ingredients we’d rather steer clear of. 🙅‍♀️

Now, we get it, the idea of whipping up your own dressing can seem a bit intimidating. But guess what? We’ve got your back! 🙌

Here’s the deal: We’ve rounded up 6 ridiculously simple and way healthier dressings that you can whip up in mere minutes. Yep, you read that right! Plus, the best part? You can make a bunch in one go and keep them in your fridge for salad perfection whenever you crave it. This way, you’ll find yourself eating MORE salads than ever before! 🥗✨ So, let’s dive in and add some zing to those greens! 💃

VEGAN TAHINI DRESSING

Mix 120 ml tahini, 60 ml lemon juice, 1-2 minced garlic cloves and salt & pepper to taste.

YOGHURT CAESAR

Mix 140 ml natural yoghurt, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp anchovy paste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1tsp dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp white sugar, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 70g parmesan, 3 tbsp milk and some salt and pepper to taste.

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Mix olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a 3:1 ratio. Season with salt and pepper and add herbs and other ingredients to your liking. Let your imagination run wild on that one. Some of our favourite flavour pairings are Raspberry & Basil; Strawberry & Mint; Honey, Sesame & Coriander and Ginger, Chilli and Mint.

AVOCADO RANCH

Smash or even better blend 2 avocados, then add 180ml natural yoghurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1.5 tbsp dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 chopped scallions and season to taste. Finish with chopped basil and chives.

OIL FREE BALSAMIC

Mix 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 3tbsp dijon mustard, 2 tbsp maple syrup and 1/2 tsp dried oregano and fresh or dried basil.

OIL FREE HONEY MUSTARD

Mix 120ml natural yoghurt, 2 tbsp dijon mustard, 2 tbsp cider vinegar, 1.5 tbsp seasoning: garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Say “adios” to those store-bought dressings that are packed with all kinds of mysterious additives and preservatives. 🙅‍♂️ Instead, go for these DIY dressings that are not only a breeze to make but also explode with the pure, unadulterated goodness of natural flavours. 😋🌿

And hey, here’s the fun part: Feel free to play around with different combinations to suit your taste buds’ mood of the day. 🎉 Mix, match, and discover endless possibilities for a healthier, tastier plate that’ll have you doing the happy salad dance every single day. 🕺💃

Trust us, your salads will be singing your praises, and your taste buds? Well, they’re in for a serious treat! 🙌🎶 So, get ready to savour the salad revolution!