Quick & Easy Dressings.

It’s no secret I’m obsessed with my Vitamix. I use it daily to blend up coffee, make soup, smoothies, and a weekly batch of homemade salad dressing.

Salad dressings come together super quickly, don’t have to be complicated, and the homemade versions taste 10x’s better than anything you buy at the store, I promise.

Here’s two very simple dressings- a balsamic vinaigrette, Italian, and if you click here, you can find my recipe for green goddess ranch! Hope you love them as much as I do!

Weekday Balsamic Vinaigrette
Makes 3 servings
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup avocado or olive oil
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
1/2 tsp red chili flake
1 tsp honey (optional)

Add all ingredients to 8oz blending bowl and blend on 3 until dressing becomes thick and creamy. Pour into three small serving cups and use for lunches this week. You can drizzle over salad, add to mayo and shredded chicken for balsamic chicken salad, or toss over roasted veggies like Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash!

Italian Dressing
Makes 6 Servings
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup light, flavorless oil, like sunflower, canola, veggie, etc.
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1 tsp red chili flake
1 tsp each, salt & pepper

All all ingredients to 20oz cup and blend on 3 until dressing becomes thick and creamy. Store as is in refrigerator, or add 1/3 cup dressing to the following salad….

Italian Quinoa Salad
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped
1/4 cup olives, halved
1/3 cup Italian Dressing

Combine all ingredients and serve with roasted chicken, over mixed greens, or eat as is. Keeps for 3-4 days.

Hope you love these easy dressings, and when you make them at home, be sure to tag me on instagram, @thatswhatsheeats, so I can keep up with your foodie journey!

-Aubrey
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