Salad Dressing Round Up
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The dressing makes the salad. No matter what you put in the bowl it's the dressing that brings everything together and to life. Fill your bowl for any meal of the day and top it with a flavorful, nutritious homemade salad dressing to cut down on the sugar and inflammatory seed oils found in store-bought options.
Herby Dressings
Rosemary Dressing
My Rosemary Dressing is easy to make on a whim. It uses a few pantry staples along with fresh lemon juice and rosemary, which are excellent flavors with heartier lettuces like endive or radicchio. This dressing really goes with any greens you have on hand. Be sure to use fresh rosemary when you make this, it has a more robust taste than dried and is simply irreplaceable.
Cilantro Lime Dressing
This Cilantro Lime Dressing from my book, Wandering Palate, provides a burst of creamy, bright flavor on a steak salad. It is based on a chimichurri sauce but is a bit richer and creamier with the addition of avocado.
Lemon Basil Dressing
The Basil and Lemon make this Dressing refreshing and flavorful at the same time, and this is the perfect place to use a bumper crop of spicy Italian basil. Find the full recipe in all its glory in my book, Wandering Palate.
Lemon Tarragon Dressing
Tarragon is one of the most underused herbs in cooking. You can bet I featured it in my book, Wandering Palate - and as a salad dressing! It has a fragrant licorice or anise type flavor and scent that makes it a perfect complement to lemon in this Dressing.
Lemon Oregano Dressing
The strong aromatic flavor of oregano is complimented by tangy lemon in this light, yet flavorful Dressing you can also find in my book, Wandering Palate.
Rosemary Citrus Herb Dressing
The piney, woodiness of the rosemary makes This Dressing a great pairing for any lamb dish. Find this recipe, along with several options for lamb to drizzle it over, in my cook book, Wandering Palate.
Go-To Lemon & Herb Dressing
This Dressing is my go-to when I don’t want to think about what to make. Hence the name! It has a ton of polyphenols from all the fresh herbs and goes on just about any kind of salad. When I was writing my book, Wandering Palate I knew I had to share it with the world.
Fruity Dressings
Rosemary Mandarin Dressing
This homemade Rosemary Mandarin Dressing is light and refreshing and the perfect complement to a healthy Fall salad. It is a vinaigrette made with fresh herbs, mandarin and lemon juice, and Great Lakes Gelatin MCT Oil for added health benefits.
Pomegranate Blood Orange Dressing
This Pomegranate Blood Orange Dressing is bright and tangy with the pine scent of fresh rosemary. It is the perfect way to pay homage to the season’s bounty including fresh pomegranates and blood oranges. Toss with any of your favorite greens and if you have some left over, it would be delicious drizzled over roasted vegetables or chicken.
Lemon Mint Dressing
The combination of fresh mint and lemon in This Dressing gives it a nice refreshing and cooling taste. Whisk this tangy mouthful to perfection following the steps laid out in my book, Wandering Palate. Try it on a heartier salad for a bright, citrusy kick.
Lavender Citrus Dressing
The lavender in This Dressing gives it a nice light and delicate flavor. It goes great over earthy beets or heartier salads. Never cook beets or beet salad before? My book, Wandering Palate comes to your rescue with easy-to-follow recipes for both.
Creamy Dressings
Caesar Dressing
This Caesar Dressing from my book, Wandering Palate, is super simple to make and has a nice rich, creamy flavor. Perhaps the first dressing which comes to mind when we think of salad is ready to become a staple of your mealtime.
Green Goddess Dressing
Try not to drink this Green Goddess Dressing as a smoothie - I dare you! Follow the recipe in my book, Wandering Palate for this incredibly creamy, lemony, and herbaceous while still being light.
Creamy Artichoke Dressing
Artichokes are great for helping the body detox and this creamy dressing is a perfect way to get them into your diet. My book, Wandering Palate, helps your enjoy artichokes in Dressing form!
Citrus Cream Dressing
Meyer lemons are a bit sweeter than normal lemons and give this dressing a nice balance between sweet and tart. Find the perfect balance in this Citrus Cream Dressing from my book, Wandering Palate.
Dill Cream Dressing
This Dill Cream Dressing is so creamy, it’s hard to believe it’s dairy free. Learn how from my book, Wandering Palate. There is a refreshing contrast between the cream and dill that works perfectly on fish or salad.
Umami Dressings
Umami Sesame Dressing
Umami is described as a pleasant savory taste that is often found in Asian food. Unfortunately, this flavor often comes from MSG or other non-Paleo additives. Have no fear when it comes to this recipe out of my book, Wandering Palate, for my Umami Sesame Dressing.
Olive Tapenade Dressing
This Olive Tapenade Dressing could be transformed into a tapenade dip if you use a little less oil. I like the heartiness of this dressing and the flavor kick you get from the olives and spices. A few simple steps and ingredients from my book, Wandering Palate will have you wanting to scoop the dressing on chip!
Vietnamese Citrus Dressing
My book, Wandering Palate explores the combination of tangy lime, nutty sesame oil and pungent fish sauce. My Vietnamese Citrus Dressing is excellent on Asian-inspired salads. Try using it as a marinade for meat or fish as well.
Greek Dressing
This Greek Dressing has a nice kick and texture thanks to the Kalamata olives, yet it’s still light and refreshing with the lemon and herbs. Find this recipe and more in my book, Wandering Palate.
