Chances are you've taken a closer look at commercially prepared salad dressing ingredients and are looking for healthier alternatives. Before we get to the recipe, let's agree that few dressings on the store shelf will only have ingredients you'd find in your cupboard. And don’t think just because the label says “natural” that it’s clean.
If “flavors” of any kind are listed, run. It means that the taste you’re tasting is a synthetic flavoring created in a lab and not from the “pure” ingredients.
Other additives include sodium-rich preservatives, colorings, artificial sweeteners, and soybean or canola oils because they are less expensive than Extra Virgin Olive Oil. They may contain added sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup and even unhealthy trans fats.
Turns out, GMO soybean oil may contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It's also popular because it's a cheap, mass-produced oil that manufacturers can use in packaged, processed foods. It's even used to produce biodiesel! *
Making your own dressing is so easy and you control the ingredients. We love using Vitality™ Essential Oils for flavoring any recipe using herbs or seasonings. They are super concentrated, meaning you only need a small amount and they add a real boost of flavor. You can rest assured these oils are sourced from the world leader in Essential Oil production using no pesticides or weed killers. See more on our Seed to Seal Pledge HERE.
We experimented with this recipe until we thought it was perfection and our guests agree when we serve it alongside a green salad or use it as a marinade for grilled meats and fish, it always gets rave reviews!
When making homemade dressing, use a good quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO). It should be the last ingredient you add. You want your dressing to emulsify, meaning to not separate. As most of us know, oil and water or vinegar and oil do not stay mixed; however, the addition of Dijon mustard in this recipe will allow the ingredients to stay together or emulsify.
If using a mixing bowl, you can whisk the ingredients or use an immersion blender to combine. When using a blender, be sure to use it on the lowest setting. Once all of the ingredients are mixed, add the EVOO a little at a time, constantly blending until you have a creamy consistency.
Using Vitality™ Oils in the kitchen is just one way we are improving our lifestyle by using all-natural plant-based products in our home. Explore our blog to see more ways to enjoy a healthier, happier home.
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