Homemade Salad Dressing

One of the simplest ways to cut down on your grocery budget while removing lots of unhealthy ingredients and preservatives from your family’s diet is to make your own salad dressing. It’s so simple, so much more flavorful than anything you can buy and your family will love it! And did I mention how easy it is? Takes a few minutes to make enough for a week!

• 2-4 Tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, apple cider or balsamic or vinegar of your choice
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard - Not that bright yellow stuff!
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic chopped fine or put through a garlic press
• Pinch of salt, a few grindings of fresh pepper
• 1/2 to 1 cup organic olive oil
• 1  teaspoon of sugar or agave nectar or a drop of stevia(optional)

Mix together the lemon juice or vinegar, mustard and worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.  Add garlic, salt and pepper and the sugar.

Now, with a fork or little whisk or one of those battery powered little whizzers, add the oil in a thin stream and beat it in with your fork or whisk to emulsify the oil.  Taste it and adjust seasonings as these measurements are approximate.

I  make this  every few days and have been doing it for years. Sometimes I might add fresh herbs or some crumbled gorgonzola or feta cheese to kick it up a little.  It’s simple and delicious and lets the salad really shine! You can even add a tablespoon of mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt to make it creamy.

Balsamic vinaigrette drizzled over homemade Caprese salad – Ripe tomatoes, fresh slices of mozzarella and chopped fresh basil. Summer in every bite!