Sunday 28 August 2016

4 Healthy Homemade Dressing Recipes

Creamy Avocado Dressing
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients:
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted100g low-fat plain yoghurt1-2 garlic cloves, crushed65ml olive oil¼ tsp chilli flakes½ lime or lemon, juiced80ml waterSalt and ground black pepper, to taste
Method:
1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until creamy. If the dressing is still a little thick for your liking, drizzle in a little water at a time until the dressing reaches the desired consistency.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Enjoy!
Extra dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.


Raspberry Vinaigrette
Makes ¾ cup
Ingredients:75g frozen raspberries, thawed125ml olive oil½ tbsp fresh lemon juice½ tbsp red wine vinegar1 tbsp honeySalt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Method:
1. Place the raspberries, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and honey in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper, if desired. Enjoy!
Extra vinaigrette can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Whisk to re-mix the vinaigrette before using.


Lemon Chia Dressing    
Makes ¾ cup
Ingredients:65ml olive oil1 lemon, juiced2 tbsp white wine vinegar2 tsp honey2 tsp chia seedsSalt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Method:
1. Place the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey and chia seeds in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. You could also use a jar with a lid and shake vigorously to combine.
2. Taste and add salt and pepper, if desired. Enjoy!
Extra dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Whisk to re-mix the dressing before using.


Thai Peanut Dressing    
Makes ¾ cup
Ingredients:65g (¼ cup) smooth peanut butter1 lime, juiced1 tbsp rice wine vinegar2 tsp salt-reduced tamari or soy sauce1 tbsp honey1 garlic clove, crushed2 cm piece ginger, peeled and chopped¼ tsp chilli flakes2 tbsp hot waterSalt, to taste
Method:
1. Place the peanut butter, lime juice, vinegar, tamari or soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, chilli and water in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. If you require a thinner dressing add a little more water.
2. Taste and add salt, if desired. Enjoy!
Extra dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.