One of the most horrifying experiences for me is to watch people eat salads without a dressing. I can virtually see all the fat-soluble vitamins going down the drain. Very often this nutritional "crime" is perpetrated by health and weight conscious people who seem not to understand how the human physiology works.
People fail to understand that fat is absolutely vital to our health. The human brain needs essential fatty acids in order to function properly. The liver and gall bladder cannot perform their function without fat. And yet, people are afraid to come near a bottle of virgin olive oil! Salad dressings are important for our nutrition, but like with everything, the amount and the quality is vital. Your salad does not have to swim in oil. And you never have to buy a commercially made dressing. Not even if the label say it's organic.
People fail to understand that fat is absolutely vital to our health. The human brain needs essential fatty acids in order to function properly. The liver and gall bladder cannot perform their function without fat. And yet, people are afraid to come near a bottle of virgin olive oil! Salad dressings are important for our nutrition, but like with everything, the amount and the quality is vital. Your salad does not have to swim in oil. And you never have to buy a commercially made dressing. Not even if the label say it's organic.
For the most basic salad dressing important principle to remember is the 3:1 proportion. This means three parts of oil to one part of acid. By acid I mean vinegar or lemon juice.
You can make dressings that are much more complex, with many different ingredients. Always taste your dressing before you add herbs and spices. You can always add more but you cannot remove anything once the dressing is blended.
Spicy honey dressing
- 1 cup virgin flax oil
- 1 tsp dried chili flakes
- 3 Tbsp raw honey
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- pinch of pink Himalaya salt
Herb dressing
- 1 cup minced medley of fresh herbs: dill, parsley, cilantro, basil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup freshly pressed lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- Celtic sea salt & black pepper taste
In a bowl whisk olive oil and lemon juice together. Add herbs, spring onions and garlic. Mix gently. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix again. Ready!
Honey mustard dressing
- 3 Tbsp raw honey
- 1 Tbsp organic grainy Dijon mustard
- 1 cup virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup raw apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp purified water
- Celtic sea salt & black pepper to taste
In a bowl whisk honey, olive oil, vinegar and mustard into a smooth dressing. Add water if the dressing is too thick. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Japanese dressing
- 2 Tbsp organic raw miso paste
- 1/4 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp freshly pressed lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp raw sesame seed oil
- 1 Tbsp mild virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp light raw Japanese soy sauce (nama shoyu)
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
In a bowl mix miso paste, sesame oil, olive oil and lemon juice. Add a little water to obtain the right dressing consistency. Add soy sauce, ginger and pepper to taste. Add spring onion and mix gently. Ready!
Avocado dressing
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
- 4 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- pinch Celtic sea salt to taste
Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Adjust the amount of liquid to obtain nice creamy dressing. Enjoy!
Mexican dressing
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 green jalapeño pepper, minced
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- tiny pinch ground cloves
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 cup virgin olive oil
- Celtic sea salt to taste
In a bowl whisk olive oil and lemon juice. Add garlic, cilantro and jalapeño. Mix gently. Add cumin, cloves and and salt to taste. Ready!
Almond butter ginger dressing
- 1/2 cup raw almond butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup purified water
- 1 tsp grated ginger root
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice, add more as needed
- Celtic sea salt & black pepper to taste
In a bowl whisk almond butter, olive oil, water and lemon juice until you receive smooth dressing. Adjust liquids if necessary. Add ginger and garlic. Mix well. Add salt to taste. Enjoy in good company!
Spicy yogurt paprika dressing
Spicy yogurt paprika dressing
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 hot chili pepper
- 1 cup natural raw milk organic yogurt
- 3 Tbsp organic flax oil
- 1 Tbsp freshly pressed lemon juice
- Celtic sea salt to taste
These are some of my favorite recipes. They are easy and quick. They are here to give you an idea what you can concoct in your kitchen using simple ingredients. There is absolutely no limit to your creativity. Feel free to experiment with different spices and herbs, and use different kinds of oils and nut butters. Always use best raw, organic ingredients you can afford to buy.
Dress your salads! Salad dressings make salads not only more interesting, but also so much healthier.
Dress your salads! Salad dressings make salads not only more interesting, but also so much healthier.
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In radiant health, passionately raw - Dominique
Dominique Allmon©2012
Dominique Allmon©2012