Bite This! Two ways to get dressed without the help of a bottle

Salad dressing is one of the easiest things a person can make, and yet many of us don’t even think about making our own, and turn instead, to the vast array of bottled dressings available at the grocery stores. But these dressings, while tasty, often contain more preservatives than natural ingredients.

So the next time you’re looking for something yummy and healthy to coat your greens, why not make your own dressing? Both of these dressings are so easy and delicious, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with store bought!

BALSAMIC DRESSING:

Ingredients:
¼ cup good olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar (fig balsamic is particularly nice)
2 tbsp sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 – 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
I tsp. mustard (we like a grainy Dijon)
¼ tsp. dried herbs, like thyme, oregano or basil - *optional

Whisk all ingredients together thoroughly and toss over greens to coat by tablespoon to coat. Makes enough for several salads.

Refrigerate what you don’t use in a covered container, like an old jam jar, for up to one week.


LEMON TAHINI DRESSING:

Ingredients:
2/3 cup unsweetened soy milk
5 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 - 1/2 cup tahini
1/2 tsp sesame oil

Place all ingredients in a blender (or hand blend) and puree for 1 minute at high speed.

This dressing is amazing on salads, but also it makes a great topper for cooked veggies and you can even use this to coat chicken or fish before baking.

Keeps in the refrigerator for one week in a covered container.