How to make homemade salad dressing

The benefits of homemade dressing greatly outweigh those of their store-bought counterparts. For one, store-bought dressings are often high in calories, sodium and saturated fats. They are also packed full of preservatives and additives to extend their shelf life. This means that the low-quality dressing you are adding to your salad may actually be defeating the purpose of eating clean all-together.

If you don't have the slightest idea of how to make your own salad dressing, no worries. We've got you covered. Here are a few healthy recipes you can make that will compliment any salad.

Healthy Ranch

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Plain low fat Greek yogurt
• Dried Dill
• 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh Lemon Juice

Measurements will vary based on serving sizes, if you are serving more than a few people, adjust accordingly.

Directions:
Take all the ingredients and add them to a mixing bowl. Stir until they are all mixed evenly.

Healthy Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon - juiced
• 1/2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or organic honey
• 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt or Kosher Salt

Measurements will vary based on serving sizes, if you are serving more than a few people, adjust accordingly.

Directions:
Take all the ingredients and add them to a mixing bowl. Stir until they are all mixed evenly.

Healthy Balsamic

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon Mustard
• Dash of Sea Salt and Pepper

Measurements will vary based on serving sizes, if you are serving more than a few people, adjust accordingly.

Directions:
Take all the ingredients and add them to a mixing bowl. Stir until they are all mixed evenly.