Healthy Dressings & Seasonings (5 Simple Recipes)
1. CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING
You can add some delicious, low-fat creamy dressing to wraps or drizzle it over salads. Instead of going for pre- packed options, always use fat-free natural yogurt. This homemade dressing will be much lower in saturated fat than anything you’d find at the store.
INGREDIENTS:
- 125g of fat-free yoghurt
- 1⁄2 cucumber, chopped roughly
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic
- Freshly grounded pepper (to taste)
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and store it in the fridge. If you don’t have a processor or blender at home, then you can simply chop the cucumber finely and mix the ingredients together for a chunkier dressing or dip.
2. THE CLASSIC LEMON & OLIVE OIL DRESSING
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- Black pepper to taste
Whisk the ingredients together. Add pepper to taste and store in the fridge. If you want to make the consistency thinner, you can also add a teaspoon of water.
3. LIME & CHILI DRESSING
This Mexican-inspired dressing is ridiculously easy to make and gives salads some spice.
INGREDIENTS:
• Squeezed juice of 1 lime
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 deseeded red chili, finely chopped
Mix all the ingredients together and store in the fridge.
4. SIMPLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Balsamic vinegar is full of flavor, & olive oil is filled with unsaturated fats which, when consumed in moderation, are good for your heart.
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
Mix all the ingredients together, add pepper to taste, and store in the fridge
5. CREAMY MINT DRESSING
This low-fat mint dressing is delicious when served with beetroot and bean salads.
INGREDIENTS:
• 125g fat-free yoghurt
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 clove of garlic
• Freshly chopped mint (to taste)
Blend all the ingredients together and store it in the fridge.