5 Simple Dressings That Will Make You a Salad Super Star!

This summer, it WILL be different! Toss the gluten, sugar, chemicals and artificial ingredients and work with olive oil, ginger, lemon and garlic instead!  You too can be a Salad Star! 

1. Balsamic Hummus Salad Dressing: Whisk 5 Tbsp. hummus, 4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp. garlic powder, sea salt and pepper, to taste in a small bowl until combined and serve.

2. Miso Ginger Salad Dressing: Puree 1/2 cup chickpea miso paste, 3 Tbsp. honey, 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 3 Tbsp. sesame oil, 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger, juice of 1 large lemon in a blender until smooth and serve.

3. Cumin Tahini Salad Dressing: Puree 2 Tbsp. tahini, pinch ground cumin, 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. water, 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, 4 Tbsp. honey, sea salt, pepper pinch cayenne pepper in a blender until smooth. Add more water if needed. Serve.

4. Creamy Avocado Salad Dressing: Puree 1 pitted, peeled and chopped avocado, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, juice of 1 lime, 3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 chives, 1 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro, sea salt and pepper to taste in a blender until smooth and serve.

5. Lemon Herb Creamy Salad Dressing: Puree 1/2 cup hemp hearts, juice of 1 lemon, 4 chives, 1 Tbsp. chopped dill, 1 small garlic clove, 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, sea salt and pepper to taste in a blender until smooth. Add more water if needed. Serve.

Thanks to Amie Valpone, Culinary Nutrition Expert; Editor-in-Chief, TheHealthyApple.com
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