dressings
recipes by Lindsay Pleskot
inspire your salad an your taste buds
with these salad dressing recipes
Creamy Greek
Ingredients:
1/3 cup of 2-5% plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp red wine or apple cider vinegar
1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tsp Greek seasoning (I use Clubhouse)
Coarse salt and freshly-cracked pepper to taste
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk or shake until all ingredients are well combined. Use immediately or store in the fridge for use throughout the week!
Garlicky Greek Goddess
Ingredients:
1 avocado
1 clove garlic, minced or grated
1/2 lemon - Juiced
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp warm water
Coarse salt and freshly-cracked pepper to taste
Fresh herbs – basil, parsley, cilantro *optional
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and pulse on high until super smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
Tip:
For a ceasar style dressing, add 2-4 Tbsp nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese
Asian Sensation
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp soy sauce (sub with coconut aminos or tamari if gluten free)
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly-cracked pepper to taste *optional
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk or shake until all ingredients are well combined. Use immediately or store in the fridge for use throughout the week!
classic Balsamic
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1.5 Tsp dijon mustard
1 Tsp sugar to balance out the acid *optional
Coarse salt and freshly-cracked pepper to taste
Garlic, minced * optional
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk or shake until all ingredients are well combined. Use immediately or store in the fridge for use throughout the week!
Tip:
For a fruity balsamic vinaigrette, add 2 Tbsp of fruit of choice (raspberries or blueberries) and blend or mash with the back of a fork. Also delicious with a squeeze of lemon or bit of lemon rind!
about Lindsay :
Lindsay Pleskot is a Vancouver-based Registered Dietitian who also works with clients globally online. Her approach is to focus on what you’re adding into your diet, not what you “can’t” eat. Lindsay’s passion is in the kitchen creating delicious, nutritious and inspiring recipes that will help you save time and eat well in a simple, yet delicious way!
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