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Good For You Salad Dressing

This vibrant vinaigrette does more than wake up your salad – it quietly works behind the scenes to support your health, too.

At the base is EVOO, rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and powerful antioxidants hat help reduce inflammation and support brain and cardiovascular health.  Pared with apple cider vinegar, the dressing aids digestion and may help keep blood sugar levels steady after meals.

A touch of local honey balances the acidity with gentle sweetness, offering natural enzymes and antioxidants you won’ find in refined sugar.  Dijon mustard not only adds depth and a subtle bite, but also helps emulsify the dressing so everything blends beautifully.

Turmeric brings its golden hue and anti-inflammatory  properties to the mix, while fresh garlic delivers immune boosting compounds and supports heart health.  Together, these ingredients create a dressing that’s bold, balanced, and deeply nourishing.

This is the kind of recipe that proves healthy food doesn’t have to be boring – simple ingredients, thoughtfully combined, can deliver both exceptional flavor and meaningful benefits.  Drizzle it over crisp greens, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins, and let it do what it does best:  make everyday meals feel intentional and delicious.

I keep it in the pantry – ready for use.

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Good for you Salad Dressing

Why not make your salad dressing a way to include great nutrients?
5 from 1 vote
Course Condiment
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 Reusable Salad Dressing bottle or mason jar works as well

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother)
  • 6 tbsp EVOO = 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp local honey
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients together in a bottle or jar. Close lid and shake vigorously. Can also emulsify with an immersion blender.

Notes

To give it an Asian flare, add 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari and substitute 2 tbsp of EVOO with sesame seed oil.  
Keyword Salad Dressing, homemade, healthy

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