10 DIY salad dressings

Shake up your salad greens with one of these easy and delicious dressings.

Method

In a small bowl or glass jar, shake well to combine all ingredients. For a smoother dressing, use a food processor to blend ingredients. Each one dresses a salad for 4-6 people.

1. Satay peanut dressing

   1 tablespoon peanut butter
   5 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
   1 tablespoon lemon juice
   ½ teaspoon finely diced fresh chilli
   1 teaspoon crushed fresh ginger
   1 teaspoon sesame oil

2. Creamy mustard dressing

   ½ teaspoon crushed fresh garlic
   1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
   1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
   4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
   2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard

3. Herby orange dressing

   2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
   juice of 1 orange
   2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
   1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
   1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

4. Chilli and lime dressing

   2 tablespoons sesame oil
   zest and juice of 2 limes
   2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
   1 teaspoon maple syrup
   1 teaspoon finely diced
   fresh chilli

5. Zesty tahini dressing

   4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
   2 tablespoons lemon juice
   ½ teaspoon lemon zest
   ½ teaspoon brown sugar
   1 tablespoon tahini

   Tip: I’d use a food processor for this one.

6. Creamy avocado dressing

   4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
   2 tablespoons water
   2 tablespoons lime juice
   1 teaspoon finely sliced fresh chilli
   ½ teaspoon crushed fresh garlic
   ½ avocado
   1 teaspoon honey
   1 tablespoon finely chopped
   fresh coriander (optional)

   Tip: Use a blender for this one

7. Cranberry and balsamic dressing

   2 tablespoons
   macadamia oil
   6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
   ½ teaspoon crushed fresh garlic
   1 tablespoon finely diced dried cranberries

8. Balsamic maple dressing

   2 tablespoons macadamia oil
   6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
   2 teaspoons maple syrup

9. Mint yoghurt dressing with a kick

   6 tablespoons unsweetened low fat yoghurt
   juice of 1 lemon
   1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
   1/4 cup finely diced cucumber (seeds removed)
   1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)

10. Miso dressing

    1 tablespoon sesame oil
    3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
    juice of 1 lime
    1 tablespoon miso paste
    1 teaspoon brown sugar
    1 teaspoon crushed ginger