These easy salad dressings can add some pizzazz to your veggies.  Each takes only minutes!  While there are plenty of great bottled dressings available in the supermarket, these are fresher and, at least in my opinion, even tastier.  Throw together whatever veggies you have on hand for your salads.  You can vary things up by swapping out your usual lettuce with arugula, baby kale, shaved Brussels sprouts, shredded cabbage, and arugula.  Adding protein, cooked grains, nuts, and shredded or crumbled cheese can turn a simple salad into a fabulous meal – simple and delicious! 

Instructions

For each recipe, combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until well combined. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend before serving.

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1 Tablespoon dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic, finely minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 Tablespoon maple syrup

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black or white pepper

Sesame Ginger Dressing

2/3 cup avocado oil

⅓  cup tablespoons toasted sesame oil

1/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar

2 cloves garlic, finely minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon maple syrup or mirin

1.5” fresh ginger, grated, OR 2 teaspoons ground ginger

Dijon Lemon Dressing

1/4 cup dijon mustard

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 

Juice of 1 lemon 

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon white pepper

Chili-Lime Dressing 

Zest and juice of 2 limes 

¼ cup tablespoons raspberry or red wine vinegar

1.5 tablespoons soy sauce

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, finely minced OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon maple syrup

Italian Dressing

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon each: dried parsley, basil, and oregano 

1 shallot, minced, OR 2 teaspoons onion powder

Juice of 1/2 lemon 

1 clove garlic, finely minced OR 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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