Avoid the Salad Slump - Salad Dressing Recipes
How many times do you start a diet, get to the 4th day of eating salads and want to die of boredom?? This is what I like to refer to as the Salad Slump! It doesn't have to be this way. There are so many ways you can get creative with your meals so that you don't feel like a rabbit!
Here are items I keep on hand to keep it fresh:
I buy a variety of different greens: arugula, spinach, romaine, kale or baby greens
I mix it up with colorful veggies: tomatoes, peppers, corn, peas, carrots, zucchini, red onion, celery
For morning salads I add some fruit: blueberries, grapes, strawberries, apples, watermelon, oranges or grapefruit or dried fruit
I never forget the Healthy Fat: olives, seeds, nuts, avocado, oils or cheeses
I keep yummy flavored vinegars or condiments in the house to make dressings: strawberry balsamic, coconut vinegar, rice vinegar, dijon mustard
Spice it up with fresh herbs and spices: mint, cilantro, rosemary, oregano and thyme.
Here are 3 of my favorite recipes:
Maple Mustard Dressing
Serving Size= 2T
1/2 C Canola Oil
1/4 C Maple Syrup
1/4 C Cider Vinegar
2 T Dijon Mustard
Pinch of Sea Salt
Mix it all up in a shaker bottle or the blender!
If you are in my Shape Up program this is one Healthy Fat!
Tomato Vinaigrette
Serving Size= 3T
14 oz can Fire Roasted Tomatoes
1 Garlic Clove
1 T Olive Oil
1 t Sea Salt
2 T Red Wine Vinegar
Mix it in a shaker bottle or the blender!
If you are in my Shape Up program this is FREE!
Lime Avocado Cilantro
Serving Size= 2T
1 ripe avocado
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 1/2 limes)
1 teaspoon grated lime zest (from 1 lime)
1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Mix it in a shaker bottle or the blender!
If you are in my Shape Up program this is one Healthy Fat!
