5 Homemade Salad Dressings Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil is the best base for homemade salad dressings. It adds flavour, healthy fats, and helps the dressing emulsify beautifully. Here are five to have in your repertoire.

1. Zesty Lemon and Herb Vinaigrette

Whisk together: 3 tbsp EVOO · 1 tbsp lemon juice · 1 small garlic clove, minced · fresh basil and parsley · salt and pepper. Light, fresh, and works with almost any green salad.

2. Creamy Avocado Dressing

Blend: 1 ripe avocado · 3 tbsp EVOO · juice of 1 lime · 1 garlic clove · salt and pepper. Add water to reach your preferred consistency. Rich and nutritious.

3. Tangy Balsamic Glaze

Reduce balsamic vinegar in a saucepan until syrupy (about 15-20 mins). Whisk with EVOO. Sweet, tangy, and elegant over mixed greens or roasted vegetables.

4. Sweet Honey Mustard

Whisk together: equal parts raw Karoo honey and Dijon mustard · drizzle of EVOO · a splash of apple cider vinegar · salt and pepper. Crowd-pleasing and versatile.

5. Yoghurt and Herb

Combine: 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt · 2 tbsp EVOO · juice of 1 lemon · 1 garlic clove · fresh dill or parsley · salt and pepper. Creamy and probiotic-rich.