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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.
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
For the Best-Ever Balsamic Vinaigrette
For the Bruised Basil Vinaigrette
For the Healthy Ranch
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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Recipe by Vie at https://getvie.com/2018/01/12/healthy-light-salad-dressings-2/