Love eating salads but feeling like your dressing recipes are feeling a bit “same same” recently?
Healthy eating should be about experimenting with fresh, wholesome flavors. We’ve put together 6 of the best salad dressing recipes to reignite your love of the green stuff.
Check them out below:
1. Peanut Salad Dressing Recipe
Creamy and comforting, this peanut dressing makes a great accompaniment for Asian style salads. We love it on noodle salads during colder fall nights.
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves
- A 1-inch square piece of fresh ginger
How to Prepare:
You’ll need a food processor for this one. Pop all the ingredients inside and then blitz until smooth!
2. Japanese Sesame
This unusual salad dressing idea can refresh your standard dinner party salad. Woo your guests with a taste of the east.
You will need
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
How to Prepare:
Roast the sesame seeds in the oven at 300f until they turn golden brown. Once cooled, grind the seeds into a powder and mix in the wet ingredients. Hey presto- you’ve got a unique dressing that can be stored in the fridge for 3 weeks!
3. Honey & Mustard
A classic salad dressing that can be made from store cupboard ingredients. This honey & mustard dressing is ideal for times you’re running low on fridge supplies.
You will need
- 2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
How to Prepare:
Mix the mustard, honey, and lemon into a paste, then add the olive oil and stir gently.
4. Italian Vinegarette
This dressing is perfect for seasonal recipes like panzanella! It’s blends comfort eating with fresh, wholesome ingredients, making it perfect for fall.
You will need:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
How to Prepare:
Simply peel and crush the garlic, toss together with the remaining ingredients and stir for a fresh, zingy taste.
5. Middle-Eastern Tahini
A staple in middle eastern diets, Tahini adds a nutty twist to your salads. Pick up a jar from your local wholefoods to get started.
You will need:
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 garlic clove, crushed.
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 6 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
How to Prepare:
Mix the tahini paste with 2 tablespoons of water. When you feel the paste start to loosen, add the remaining water, lemon and oil. Stir until the dressing reaches glossy consistency. Finish by stirring in the crushed garlic.
6. Sweet Chilli Salad Dressing
This sweet chili salad dressing idea goes perfectly with chicken. We especially love this chicken and bacon salad from the BBC.
You will need
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili dressing
- Zest of 2 limes
- 6 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar
How to Prepare:
One of the easier dressings to prepare on our list, simply mix all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and serve!
Have salad dressing recipes of your own? Share them in the comments for other users to try.
