If you are a salad lover and have run out of ways to make your salad different every day, then this article is perfect for you!
There are plenty of easy salad dressings out there that you can pour over and toss your salad in and give it a delicious twist in taste. A salad dressing is a mixture of different items that becomes like a sauce to season the salad.
Here are 6 of the best and easiest dressing recipes to try:
1. Peanut Butter Dressing
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce ( low sodium)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tbsp finely minced ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Into a bowl, add in all the ingredients and give it a good mix. If the dressing is too thick, add in the water little by little, depending on how you like your dressing. Then, pour it over your salad and toss your salad to get it coated and its ready to eat. READ MORE – Make peanut butter at home
2. Avocado Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1 avocado (pureed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (finely minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water
Method:
Into a bowl, add in the avocado puree and water little by little (depending on how runny you like your dressing). If the dressing is too thick, add more water. Then, add in the other ingredients, give it a good mix and pour it over your salad. Toss your salad to get it coated and its ready to eat.
3. Tahini Dressing
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp water (if required)
Method:
Into a mixing bowl, add in the tahini along with the olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup and sesame oil and give it a good mix. Add in some water (little by little, if required only) to make the mixture smooth and creamy. Then, add in the minced garlic and some salt to taste. Give it a good mix and then pour onto your salad. Toss it well and it’s ready to consume. READ MORE – Make tahini at home
4. Creamy Yogurt Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp garlic (finely minced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Add in all the ingredients into a bowl and give it a good whisk. Pour it over your salad and toss to coat. It is ready to eat.
5. Cheese Dressing
Ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ up chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
(Or white vinegar) - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard
Method:
Add in all the ingredients into a bowl and give it a good whisk. Pour it over your salad and toss to coat. It is ready to eat.
6. Ranch Dressing
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cold buttermilk
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp onion powder, or 1 Tbsp finely chopped chives
- 1/2 tsp dried or 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/4 tsp dried dill, or 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder, or 1 garlic cloves ( finely grated)
- 1/8 tsp paprika powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Method:
In a bowl, combine all of your ranch ingredients and whisk together to combine. Add more salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Store it in a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.