D-I-Y salad dressing is a great way to replace the fattening salad dressing that could ruin your diet! Salads are good source of fiber, low-calorie food that provides great satiety and a good way to consume varieties of fruits and vegetables in a single dish.

However, with commercial salad dressings, you get not only sugar and artificial additives, but also trans-fats that are all contributing factors to unhealthy diet and diseases.  Why not make healthy choice? With D-I-Y salad dressing, you could have healthy substitutions with the use of all natural and fresh ingredients, get lower calories and make it more nutritious.

Try D-I-Y salad dressing that takes only few minutes of your time and would match great with your vegetable or fruit salads.

Dill Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp dried dill weed

1 tbsp honey (or 1 packet of Splenda)

1/8 tsp dry mustard

1/8 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste and keep chilled before serving.

Lemon Caesar Dressing

Ingredients:

1 tsp lemon peel (finely grated)

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp anchovy paste

1 tsp Dijon mustard

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp sour cream

1/2 cup olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

This D-I-Y Salad Dressing is a citrus-blend that is healthy. Whisk all the ingredients except sour cream and oil. Once properly mixed, slowly add oil while continuously whisking. Do not stop as it could break. When already well mixed, add the sour cream until creamy and smooth. Make sure to refrigerate before serving.

Homemade House Dressing

Ingredients:

3/4 cup cottage cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 scallion (green onion), chopped

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)

Preparation:

Mixed all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Chill before serving.

Light Caesar Dressing

1 cup light mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard

3/4 cup low-fat milk

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Chill before serving.

Cucumber Yogurt Dressing

1 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber

3 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon dried dill

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation:

Mixed all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Chill before serving.