Recipe

3 Homemade Salad Dressings You Can Make in Your Blender

By Alida Gorman at University of Missouri

So you survived SB 2k16 and flaunted what you got. You worked hard for that toned tummy and booty and summer has approached fast. Don’t throw it all away by dousing your salad with sugary dressings that make up for all the calories you thought you were losing by opting out of that fat slice of pizza. Try these fun & flirty salad dressings that make clean eating not suck.

#SpoonTip: These are all made with apple cider vinegar, which basically helps with everything the average college student is lacking. This stuff boosts your immune health, energy levels, and metabolism (WHAT, ILY). Check out some more reason to use Apple cider vinegar.

Thai Peanut Ginger Carrot Dressing

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Servings: 5
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 carrots
  • 7 cilantro stems
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic
  • 2 tablespoon PB2
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoon water

Photo by Alida Gorman

Step 1

Add all ingredients into a blender and pulse for 10-30 seconds or until smooth.

#SpoonTip: This is a great  dressing for Asian slaw or noodle salads similar to this one.

Avocado Goddess Dressing

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Servings: 5
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 15 cilantro stems
  • 3 green onions
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
  • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoon water

Photo by Alida Gorman

Step 1

Add all ingredients into a blender and pulse until smooth.

Orange Cranberry Jalapeño Vinaigrette

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Servings: 6
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 2 medium oranges
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 jalapeño
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 green onion
  • 1/6 medium red onion
  • 5 cilantro stems
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon water

Photo by Alida Gorman

Step 1

Remove the orange rinds by either peeling them or cutting them off.

Step 2

Remove the ribs and seeds of the jalapeño so you don’t burn your mouth off.

Step 3

Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse a few times until smooth but still a little chunky (like good salsa).

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