Why buy what you can make at home for a fraction of the cost?
Meet one of our founding principles at Vie. We love teaching you how to make Pantry & Fridge Staples at home and put an end to purchasing processed foods with bad ingredients.
Is it ok to eat a marshmallow from time to time? Sure! But when it comes to the basics like Salad Dressings, Sauces and Marinades, we really want you to feel empowered to make them at home.
This week we are covering Salad Dressings that can be made in 5 minutes using Pantry Staples (plus a few extra goodies). Watch this video to see how easy it is to make all 3 dressings in a snap! Play around with the recipes below and share your photos on Social Media by tagging @getvie on Facebook and @viemealplans on Instagram. We want to hear about your success, because after all, that’s a big part of why we are here: for you!
Healthy & Light Salad Dressings
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Yield 1 cup
Meet our top 3 favorite quick, easy, healthy, & light salad dressings: Best-Ever Balsamic Vinaigrette, Bruised Basil Vinaigrette & Healthy Ranch. There’s something for everyone and every palate here! All you need is a mason jar.
Ingredients
For the Best-Ever Balsamic Vinaigrette
4 Tbsp olive oil
6 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce or liquid aminos
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp honey, agave, maple syrup or sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
This dressing is best for Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, Massaged Kale Salad, Greek Salad, Italian Salad, Bruschetta (Tomato Salad), Steak Marinade
For the Bruised Basil Vinaigrette
4 Tbsp olive oil
6 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce or liquid aminos
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp shallot, minced
1 cup (or more) fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons to taste
This dressing is best for Caprese Salad, Bread Salad, Arugula Salad, Soups, Chicken & Fish Marinade
For the Healthy Ranch
1 cup of each of the following: rinsed and chopped basil, cilantro, parsley
3 tsp shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1-2 tsp salt
1 tsp black or white pepper
2 cups buttermilk
This dressing is best for Dips, Crudité, Romaine, Egg Salad, Tex-Mex, Chicken
Instructions
For the Best-Ever Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Combine everything in a mason jar, secure lid and shake vigorously until emulsified. Store at room temperature for 1 week.
For the Bruised Basil Vinaigrette
- Combine basil and salt in a mason jar and use the end of a wooden spoon (the handle) the crush and bruise basil until its oils are released.
- Add all of the other ingredients, shake and store at room temperature for 1 week.
For the Healthy Ranch
- In a blender, combine everything and purée until smooth. Store in the fridge. *If too thin, add plain Greek yogurt to thicken.
Notes
Don’t forget to taste your dressings and adjust flavors, as needed, to best appeal to your palate. Here’s a tip: too salty? Add a bit of sugar or more acid (vinegar, lemon juice, etc.). Too acidic? Add more salt or sugar.
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