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5 Dressings You Should Eat And 5 You Shouldn't
By JENNIFER EN
Citrus
Adding citrus juices into your salad dressing makes for a healthy and delicious way to incorporate fruits into your daily diet. The citrus gives an acidic effect similar to vinegar — along with a little added sweetness — while adding fresh herbs, minced shallots, and citrus zest gives a boost to the flavor.
Vinegar
Vinegar is an amazing ingredient for dressing your salads without adding a lot of fatty oils, and you can transform any kind of vinegar into a delicious salad dressing by adding pantry spices like ground black pepper, cumin, or paprika. You can also add fresh herbs like parsley, sage, or dill.
Yogurt
Plain or Greek yogurt is an ideal ingredient to make a lighter version of a creamy salad dressing. Naturally thick and tangy, yogurt lends just the right touch of acidity to dressings, and it’s lower in fat, calories, and sodium than the traditional dairy ingredients.
Avocado
Avocados are naturally creamy and also happen to be full of heart-healthy fats that keep you feeling great. When pureed, this fruit makes a delicious base for salad dressing, and you can enhance the flavor by adding cayenne pepper, lime juice, or tomatoes.
Berries
Puree a bunch of fresh or frozen berries in the blender and combine the mixture with a splash of lemon juice, a dash of red pepper, and even some herbs. Since berries are low in sugar, they are an ideal base for a light dressing, and their natural antioxidant and high vitamin content make for a nourishing salad dressing.