August 20, 2024
Salad dressings have a long and colorful history, dating back to ancient times.Prepared dressings were largely unavailable until the last century. Until then, home chefs had to start from scratch. Due to variations in ingredients, partly because of lacking storage conditions and year-round supply sources), results varied significantly. Gradually, restaurants began packaging and selling their consistent dressings product to customers, and the salad dressing industry began.
Today grocery store salad dressings are full of all sorts of questionable ingredients these days—not to mention excess fat, sugar, and sodium. Use these recipes to whip up your own and feel good knowing exactly what’s in them, plus enjoy incredible essential oil flavor. The best part? These homemade salad dressings will be ready in less time than it takes to heat up that frozen burrito.
Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 4 drops Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, or Orange Vitality™ essential oil
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Whisk all ingredients together until well combined. Pairs well with fresh basil, Roma tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
Simple Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon grated onion
- 2 drops Lemon Vitality™ essential oil
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Whisk all ingredients together until well combined. Pairs well with mixed green salad, chicken, Young Living Organic Dried Wolfberries, parmesan, and walnuts.
Ginger-Honey Soy Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 drops Ginger Vitality™ essential oil
Directions
Whisk all ingredients together until well combined. Pairs well with Napa cabbage, chicken, green onions, mandarin oranges, peanuts, and sesame seeds.