Recipe of the Month

It's a new year! What a great time to start making your own salad dressings at home. Keep it simple and easy to clean by adding all ingredients into a blender and blending until smooth.

Creamy Herb Dressing

• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 cup mixed fresh herbs (mint, basil, parsley, tarragon, chives)
• 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon honey
• Salt and Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Greek Vinaigrette

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup good olive oil

Citrus Vinaigrette

• 3-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1-1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
• 2-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
• 2/3 cup light olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Creamy Avocado Vinaigrette

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• Juice of one lemon
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Recipe Sources: www.wholefully.com