Homemade Homemade Salad Dressings

GREEK YOGURT RANCH DRESSING

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice (or can sub apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill or fresh chopped chives
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons water to thin dressing
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon honey

CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING  INGREDIENTS: 
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or can sub apple cider vinegar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, or sub a few dashes of chipotle tabasco hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water to thin dressing

GREEK DRESSING  INGREDIENTS:
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

RASPBERRY BALSAMIC DRESSING  INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry jam
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

THAI PEANUT DRESSING  INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger)
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2-4 tablespoons warm water, to thin dressing
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to make it spicy

CURRY TAHINI DRESSING

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 3-4 tablespoons warm water, to thin dressing
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, to sweeten
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
  • ½ tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

LEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTE  INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 4-6 large basil leaves, very finely diced
  • Freshly ground salt and black pepper, to taste

JALEPENO MANGO CILANTRO DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 small ripe mango, pureed (can also use baby food puree for ease!)
  • 1 jalapeño, very finely minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, very finely diced
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Water to thin, if necessary

DIRECTIONS FOR ALL: Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or airtight container and shake until completely mixed. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

SOURCE: Ambitious Kitchen