Salad dressings when well balanced are the key to enjoying your greens, and also great for grain based salads too.
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- As long as you follow the basic formula of 1/3 cup oil, 1/4 cup acid, 1 tsp emulsifier, 1 tsp sweetener then you can play around with any combinations and ingredients that you’d like.
- It’s also nice to add in fresh herbs, ginger, garlic, and spices for extra flavour.
Ingredients
Basic Dressing
- 1/3 cup of oil (e.g. extra virgin olive oil)
- 1/4 cup of acid (e.g. apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp emulsifier (e.g. dijon mustard)
- 1 tsp sweeter (e.g. honey)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Creamy, Tahini Dressing
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp hulled tahini
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sweeter (e.g. honey)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Asian Inspired Dressing
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp miso paste
- 1 tsp sweeter (e.g. honey)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Method
- Add all of the ingredients into a jar with a lid and shake well or whisk together in a small bowl until everything is combined.
- Store in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Variations
- As long as you follow the basic formula of 1/3 cup oil, 1/4 cup acid, 1 tsp emulsifier, 1 tsp sweetener then you can play around with any combinations and ingredients that you’d like.
- It’s also nice to add in fresh herbs, ginger, garlic, and spices for extra flavour.
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