Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Low Sodium Salad Dressings


Finding a low sodium salad dressing is difficult,so I’ve decided to share some of my homemade low sodium salad dressings.

Low Sodium Creamy Avocado Dressing

So if you want a change from the vinaigrette salad dressing, here is a creamy low sodium Avocado Dressing that may is a delicious alternative, the Avocado makes a wonderful smooth and creamy texture. This Creamy Avocado Dressing is full of healthy ingredients and is the perfect choice for any salad.

Ingredients


1 ripe medium avocado cut into cubes
½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 clove garlic finely chopped
1 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
9 fresh cilantro sprigs chopped

Instructions

Place avocado, yogurt, garlic, onion, lemon juice, and parsley in a blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

For a thinner dressing add a little more water until desired consistency is reached.


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Low Sodium Greek Yogurt Dressing. 

For a creamy dressing with only 56 mg of sodium, stir together.
2 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon of crumbled feta cheese.
Stir in one tablespoon of chopped, fresh dill.


For a thinner dressing add one teaspoon of buttermilk for an additional 5 mg of sodium.

Low Sodium Oil Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Here’s a simple way to whip up a basic oil balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing using hemp seed oil, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar, try adding some spices to  like cumin or paprika if you like a little heat.


  • 3 tablespoons hemp oil
  • 1 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
Whisk together all ingredients until evenly and well blended.