Eating salad has always been the go to food for people who are trying to lose weight. A great mixture of greens should give you the majority of the nutrients that you need to keep energized and ready to take on the day, but salad dressing can make or break this leafy goodness.
When selecting a salad dressing, nothing beats a dressing that has strong nutritional benefits, here is more information about using it for your salad dressing
Simple Oil and Vinegar
If you’re making your own dressing for the first time, then this recipe will be a great place to start. This is the simplest dressing on this list, so it’s a great choice if you’re in a crunch for time and can be made on the go.
Another great thing about this simple dressing, is that it has enough flavor to help make some bitter types of greens more palatable.
Ingredients
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup olive, grapeseed, or sunflower oil
4 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
2 dashes of salt and pepper
Oil and Vinegar and More
Some of the best dressings for health are those with the classic oil and vinegar. An oil and vinegar dressing will also be relatively cost effective and provide you with enough dressing to be used for multiple meals.
If you want to add variety to this recipe, that would be super easy! You can add a tablespoon or two of parmesan cheese to give it a bolder more intense flavor. Try the following recipe:
Ingredients
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
Fresh juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon basil, parsley, and/or oregano
Ginger Oil and Vinegar
This dressing has great flavor, and is the best dressing on this list for those of you who would like to avoid eating any kind of sugar with your dressing.
Between the apple cider vinegar and the ginger, your salad will be packed full of health beneficial vitamins and minerals, as well as immune boosting nutrients.
Ingredients
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sesame oil
4 tbsp fresh grated ginger
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp minced garlic
