Gluten-free · Nut-free

If you’re getting bored of the same salad dressings or maybe you’ve become bored of salad in general, these 5 simple (but totally delicious) vinaigrettes are going to bring a new spark to your greens, veggies, and more.

The best thing about these vinaigrettes is that they don’t require any fancy ingredients, they’re all made with ingredients that you probably already have at home. Check out the recipes and video below to see how they’re made! As always, these recipes are made with whole foods and don’t contain any weird thickeners, refined sugars, or refined oils. The vinaigrettes are:

1. Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

2. Watermelon Lime Coulis

3. Sesame Tamari Vinaigree

4. Raspberry Thyme Coulis

5. Citrus Vinaigrette

 

Watch the recipe video here:

 

lemon dijon vinaigrette

Great for:

Almost everything! Use it on top of steamed or sautéed vegetables, for marinades. Add fresh herbs to this base recipe for some nice variations.

Yields 138ml

45ml freshly-squeezed lemon juice

Zest of 2 lemons

13g dijon mustard

90ml extra-virgin olive oil

sea salt, to taste

10ml maple syrup

Optional:

fresh parsley dill or sage, chopped

1. Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk. For a more stable emulsion, add to a high-speed blender and blend on high until completely emulsified. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

 

 

Watermelon Lime Coulis

Great for:

Fresh salads with thicker greens like Lacinato kale, collard greens, or mustard greens. Also use for fruit salads and even watermelon salads.

Yields 270ml

220g watermelon, cubed

36ml freshly-squeezed lime juice

Zest of 1 lime

40ml extra-virgin olive oil

Sea salt, to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth and combined.

2. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

 

 

Sesame Tamari Vinaigrette

Great for:

Cabbage salad, carrot salad, daikon salad, any kind of cold noodle salad (kelp, buckwheat, soba or udon noodles). Also goes well with peaches or even watermelon salad.

Yields 88ml

25ml tamari or soy sauce

26ml freshly-squeezed lime juice

Zest of 1 lime

2ml toasted sesame oil

36ml extra-virgin olive oil

Chili oil or chili flakes, to taste

9g toasted sesame seeds

1. Add tamari, lime juice and zest, sesame oil, and olive oil to a small bowl and whisk to combine.

2. Add a few drops of chili oil or some chili flakes to taste. Add sesame seeds and stir to mix in. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

 

 

Raspberry Thyme Coulis

Great for:

Bitter green salads, dry fruit salads, fresh fruit salads (especially melon and citrus). Pair with basil in the salad for an amazing thyme-basil combo!

Yields 190ml

130g fresh raspberries

37ml extra-virgin olive oil

5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked

19ml white balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar

Sea salt, to taste

33ml extra-virgin olive oil

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Season to taste. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

 

 

Citrus Vinaigrette

Great for:

Almost everything! Use on top of grilled vegetables, tofu, soy protein, fresh salads, or hot or cold noodles.

Yields 442ml

90ml freshly-squeezed orange juice

Zest of 1/2 orange

25ml freshly-squeezed lime juice

Zest of 1 lime

117ml freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice

Zest of 1/2 grapefruit

30ml freshly-squeezed lemon juice

Zest of 1 lemon

270ml extra-virgin olive oil

35ml maple syrup

Sea salt, to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste

Optional

Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary

1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.