Delightful Homemade Salad Dressings: Three Simple Recipes for Healthy Eating

Delightful Homemade Salad Dressings: Three Simple Recipes for Healthy Eating

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Salad is a preferred option for many individuals seeking to maintain a healthy diet. It offers a well-rounded combination of leafy greens, proteins, and a variety of cooked or raw vegetables. Typically served uncooked, salads feature fresh ingredients that are devoid of heavy spices, thereby preserving their nutritional benefits, which can diminish when subjected to heat. To enhance flavour, salads are often dressed with a sauce.

Salad dressing serves as a condiment, a blended liquid that enhances the flavour profile while complementing the natural freshness of uncooked, boiled, or lightly seared ingredients such as chicken or fish.

In addition to enhancing taste, dressing contributes moisture to the salad components. Given that salads are generally uncooked, they can be somewhat dry; however, the addition of dressing provides the necessary moisture to make the dish more enjoyable.

Considering that you are already prioritizing healthy eating, why opt for commercially prepared dressings? These store-bought options are often highly processed, containing excessive amounts of sugar, oil, and salt, which can undermine the health benefits of salads. Furthermore, these dressings typically have a longer shelf life due to the presence of additives and preservatives. In contrast, homemade salad dressings are made from natural ingredients and have a shorter shelf life of 4 to 7 days when refrigerated. Here are some healthy homemade salad dressing recipes you might consider trying.

Salad dressing with paneer and curd

Tanya Jajodia has presented a salad recipe that is rich in protein due to the inclusion of paneer and offers probiotics from curd. Indeed, salad dressings can be both nutritious and protein-rich, incorporating ingredients such as paneer to help fulfill daily protein needs in a more natural manner. Additionally, the dressing is invigorating, enhanced by the flavour of coriander. The cashews contribute a delightful nuttiness, adding a creamy texture to the fresh vegetables.

Ingredients:

  • Paneer
  • Soaked cashews
  • Thick curd
  • Salt
  • Seasoning (chilli flakes and oregano)
  • Coriander

Method:

  • In a blender, add paneer cubes, and soft cashews which were soaked, and curd. Then add salt as per taste, and seasoning of choice.
  • After grinding to a fine paste, add freshly chopped coriander.
  • Evenly spread onto your salad and mix well.

Salad dressing with chickpea

Tanya Jajodia's collection of nutritious homemade salad dressing recipes incorporates a variety of superfoods, ensuring that the dressings are as healthful as the salads they accompany. In this instance, she has utilized chickpeas to create a salad dressing inspired by hummus, a savoury Middle Eastern dip. Chickpeas are an excellent source of fibre.

Ingredients:

  • Boiled chickpea
  • Ice cube
  • Salt
  • Garlic
  • Chilli flakes
  • Mixed herbs
  • Water
  • Olive oil

Method:

  • In a blender, add all the ingredients and grind it a creamy consistency. Pour it on the salad.

Salad with caramelized onions

Salads can be quite exciting! Incorporating elements that are slightly cooked can enhance their appeal. The dressing, crafted with caramelized onions, introduces a delightful roasted flavour. Similar to the previous recipe featuring a standout ingredient, this recipe shared by Tanya Jajodia highlights onions as the key component. Onions are rich in antioxidants.

Ingredients:

  • Paneer
  • Curd
  • Salt
  • Mixed herbs
  • Onions
  • Chilli flakes
  • Oregano
  • Salt
  • Olive oil
  • Coriander leaves

Method:

  • In a blender, add curd, paneer, salt and mixed herbs. Blend it well.
  • In a pan with heated olive oil, add chopped onions along with seasonings. Saute it until they turn golden brown.
  • Now to the previous mixture, add the caramelised onions and freshly chopped coriander. Mix well and serve with salad.

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