Summer Herb Salad Dressing
Time
<5 min
Serves
4
Published July 15, 2024 by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC
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This delicious, Summer Herb Salad Dressing is super quick and easy to make. Simple ingredients. Inexpensive to make and much healthier for you than store bought, factory made salad dressing.
This Summer Herb Salad Dressing is made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, fresh herbs, salt and pepper. I used fresh basil and parsley, but you could use any green herb (cilantro, mint, tarragon, chives). So simple, yet so delicious. Use it as a salad dressing or a marinade for chicken.
If you want to eat healthy, you must always make your own salad dressings. A factory made salad dressing will sabotage the health benefits of any salad you eat. Almost all store-bought salad dressings are made with pro-inflammatory seed oils (soybean and canola oils), high fructose corn syrup (especially in America), sugar and food additives. Any salad dressing I’ve seen with healthy ingredients runs almost $10 a bottle. Generally, any home made salad dressings are inexpensive and easy to make and the ingredients are always healthier.
This dressing will quickly become on of your favourites!
Try my other healthy salad dressing recipes:
Creamy Lemon Tahini Maple Salad Dressing
Why you will LOVE this Summer Herb Salad Dressing!
Simple and Quick: It takes just a few minutes to whip up with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and garden.
Healthy Ingredients: You control the quality of the ingredients, avoiding pro-inflammatory industrial seed oils, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, preservatives and additives found in store-bought versions. Both parsley and basil are packed with vitamins and anti-oxidants.
Freshness: Fresh herbs brings a natural and fresher taste that’s missing from store bought dressings.
Versatile Use: Great not only on salads but also as a marinade for meats or use it on grilled veggies.
Cost-Effective: Making it at home can be more affordable than buying pre-made dressings.
Nutrient-Dense: When made with fresh herbs and quality mustard, it can be a nutritious addition to your meals.
Food Intolerance-Friendly: This recipe is suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and various diets like gluten-free, dairy-free, soy free, paleo, or keto.
Fun to Make: It’s a simple yet rewarding way to get creative in the kitchen.
Impress Guests: Homemade dressing can elevate a meal and impress friends and family with your culinary skills. People will certainly ask you for the recipe!
How to Store this Summer Herb Salad Dressing?
Store leftover dressing in a mason jar or glass container. Can be stored at room temperature. Use within 1 week.
Summer Herb Salad Dressing
Equipment
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1 small food processor or
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1 mason jar with lid
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a small food processor. Process until herbs are mixed in to your desired texture.
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If you don't have a food processor, chop herbs with a knife on a cutting board. Then add all ingredients to a mason jar. Secure with lid and shake to mix.
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Can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
I used basil and parsley but feel free to mix it up. Use any combination of green herbs like parsley, mint, basil, cilantro, tarragon, oregeno, thyme. You need 1.5 cups of herbs.
Nutrition
I’m a doctor of chiropractic, with a special interest in nutrition. I am passionate about healthy eating and using food to heal thyself. Food should be made in a kitchen not a factory. I believe in eating whole foods, keeping processed foods to a minimum. It is my goal to show you that eating healthy and cooking at home can be simple and very rewarding! All of my recipes are gluten-free. Some are ketogenic or paleo friendly.
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