The Salad Bath Healthy Salad Dressings You Can Actually Drown Your Salad

Table of contents :
Introduction
Tangy blue cheese dressing
Lemon-honey salad dressing
The Blue cheese salad dressing
The Roasted Confetti corn dressing
The Homemade mayonnaise
The Buttermilk salad dressing
The Italian herb salad dressing
The Italian Vinaigrette
Coconut-Orange Vinaigrette
The Raspberry vinegar dressing
Honey and mustard salad dressing
The Citrus Vinaigrette
The Homemade Strawberry Vinegar
Lime-honey salad dressing
The Ranch Dressing with Dip mix
The Strawberry poppy seed salad dressing
The Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette
Strawberry Vinaigrette
The Ginger and carrot and Edamame salad dressing
The Honey-Mustard salad dressing
Maple Balsamic dressing
The low-fat Tango tomato dressing
Avocado salad dressing
The Cilantro salad dressing
Apricot-Orange Vinaigrette
Author's Afterthoughts
Biography

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The Salad Bath Healthy Salad Dressings You Can Actually Drown Your Salad In

By: Layla Tacy

Copyright © 2021 by Layla Tacy

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Table of Contents Introduction Tangy blue cheese dressing Lemon - honey salad dressing The Blue cheese salad dressing The Roasted Confetti corn dressing The Homemade mayonnaise The Buttermilk salad dressing The Italian herb salad dressing The Italian Vinaigrette Coconut-Orange Vinaigrette The Raspberry vinegar dressing Honey and mustard salad dressing The Citrus Vinaigrette The Homemade Strawberry Vinegar Lime - honey salad dressing The Ranch Dressing with Dip mix The Strawberry poppy seed salad dressing

The Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette Strawberry Vinaigrette The Ginger and carrot and Edamame salad dressing The Honey - Mustard salad dressing Maple Balsamic dressing The low - fat Tango tomato dressing Avocado salad dressing The Cilantro salad dressing Apricot-Orange Vinaigrette Author's Afterthoughts Biography

Introduction

Grab the salad bowl! Let’s add lettuce, tomato, green pepper, sliced onion, and a little bit of spinach. That looks about right, but what about the dressing? No, not those ones. We’ve seen all of the dressings you keep in the fridge and, while they’re delicious, they’re quite unhealthy. Store-bought Caesar, ranch, vinaigrette, blue cheese, and other dressings about the unhealthiest things you can be eating, and - we hate to break it to you - but they kind of cancel out the nutritional benefits of eating the salad in the first place. However, we’re not about to start making you eat a dress-less salad as if you were a bunny! That’s why we wrote The Salad Bath, to help you make your own healthy but delicious dressings at home and actually drown your salads in them if you’d

like. We don’t recommend making your lettuce swim in our dressings either, but if that’s your thing, then at least you won’t have to worry about all those harmful saturated fats, sodium, and added sugars that come with the storebought versions. They’re not difficult to make either, so don’t worry! As long as you’ve got a blender, you’ll be whipping out dressings in as little as 10 minutes, so what are you waiting for? We’ve got 25 recipes for you to choose from and pair with your favorite salads. If you’re looking for some recommendations, we suggest the strawberry and poppy seed dressing, or the lemon honey one. Let’s get started! Good luck! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Tangy blue cheese dressing

With ingredients such as caramelized onions, you should expect this dressing to provide a strong flavour you will love in your salad. Cooking Time: 45 minutes Portion Size: 20 Ingredient List: 1 cup of chopped sweet onion 2 tsp. of Canola oil 1cup of reduced-fat mayonnaise ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream

½ a cup of buttermilk 1 tsp. of hot pepper sauce ¼ of a tsp. of Worcestershire sauce ½ cup of crumbled blue cheese XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a large skillet and inside, sauté the onions inside oil until softened, then reduce the heat from medium to low. Cook further for about 35 minutes and stir until it turns golden brown. Set it aside to cool. Get a small bowl and inside whisk the mayonnaise alongside the buttermilk, sour cream, pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the onion and cheese. You can serve immediately and store the rest in an airtight container or refrigerator.

Lemon - honey salad dressing

Lemon provides lots of benefits to the digestive system; hence you will enjoy this amazing couscous recipe. Cooking Time: 30 minutes Portion Size: 4 Ingredient List: 2 finely grated and juiced lemon rinds 1 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. of honey 1 tsp. of ground pepper XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook:

Add all the ingredients together and toss before you use it to dress your salad.

The Blue cheese salad dressing

This flavoured dressing has a distinctive taste, it is thick and creamy; hence it mixes very well with your green salad. Cooking Time: 10 minutes Portion Size: 24 Ingredient List: 2 cups of mayonnaise 1 cup of sour cream ¼ of a cup of white wine vinegar ¼ of a cup of minced fresh parsley 1 crushed garlic clove

½ a tsp. of ground mustard ½ a tsp. of salt ¼ of a tsp. of red pepper 4 ounces of blue cheese (crumbled) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Place all the ingredients inside a clean blender, then cover before processing until it achieves smoothness. Store inside the refrigerator or serve immediately.  

The Roasted Confetti corn dressing

This dressing provides you a natural sweet taste from corn, which it is perfect for those who are sweet-toothed but trying to lose weight. Cooking Time: 30 minutes Portion Size: 5-8 Ingredient List: 3-4 cups of fresh corn kernels 2 cups of onions (chopped) 2 cups of red or green bell peppers 4 cloves of minced garlic 1 ½ tsp. of ground cumin

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How to Cook: Heat a large non-stick skillet over a high heat, then add your corn, before cooking for about 4 minutes until the corn starts to pop. Stir the cooked corns in onions and peppers and then cook for 4 minutes further until the onions and peppers are soft. Stir the mix in garlic and cumin and add a cup of water before seasoning with salt and pepper (optional). Simmer the mix for about 9 minutes and when the liquid has evaporated. Remove it from heat and let it cool down before dressing the salad.  

The Homemade mayonnaise

This is one of the best American condiments especially for Potato and Tuna salads. Cooking Time: 25 minutes Portion Size: 24 Ingredient List: 2 large eggs (yolks) 1/8 of a cup of water 2 tbsp. of lemon juice ½ a tsp. of salt 1 dash of white pepper

1 cup of olive oil XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a double boiler or simply a metal bowl and place over a simmering water and whisk the egg yolk alongside the water and lemon juice until the mix has reached some 160 degrees C (or if it is thick enough to completely coat the back of your spoon). While you are stirring, simply place the bottom of the pan inside a bowl of iced water and continue to stir for close to 2 minutes or until it has been cooled. Transfer the mix unto a blender and add the salt and pepper. While the processing is going on, add the oil steadily into the mix, then transfer into a small bowl then cover and refrigerate until when needed. This mix should create 1 ¼ cups.

The Buttermilk salad dressing

This is a thick creamy dressing with a strong flavour. Cooking Time: 10 minutes Portion Size: 22 Ingredient List: ¾ of a cup of buttermilk 2 cups of 2% cottage cheese 1 package ranch of salad dressing mix 1 cup of salad greens and veggies of your choice. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a blender, and inside combine the cottage cheese with the buttermilk, salad dressing mix, and then cover before blending for about 30 seconds until

it is perfectly smooth. Pour the dressing inside a bowl or pitcher, and cover, before refrigerating for 1 hour or until needed. Stir the dressing before serving on the salad.

The Italian herb salad dressing

This is a wonderful vinaigrette dressing you should keep handy, especially for your salad greens. Cooking Time: 55 minutes Portion Size: 10 Ingredient List: ¾ of a cup of olive oil ½ cup of red wine vinegar 1 minced garlic clove 1 tbsp. of grated parmesan cheese (or Romano cheese) ½ a tsp. of salt ½ a tsp. of sugar

½ tsp. of dried oregano 1 pinch of pepper XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Place all the ingredients inside a jar that has a tight-fitting lid, then shake properly and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. Make sure you shake the dressing again before serving.

The Italian Vinaigrette

The specks and spices in an Italian dressing will make any salad more delicious, any day. Cooking Time: 15 minutes Portion Size: 12 Ingredient List: ¼ of a cup of water ¼ of a cup of lemon ¼ of a cup of red wine vinegar 2 halved garlic cloves 1 tsp. of sugar

¾ of a tsp. of salt ¾ of a tsp. of paprika ¾ of a tsp. of dried oregano ½ a tsp. of onion powder ½ a tsp. of ground mustard ½ a tsp. of dried thyme ¾ of a cup of olive oil XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a clean blender and inside add the first 11 ingredients, then cover and blend until the mix has been pureed. While you are processing the mix, simply add oil in a steady manner then serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

Coconut-Orange Vinaigrette

This healthy citrus blend with grated coconut produces a sweet and tangy taste that makes your salad dressing very lovely and delicious. Cooking Time: 5 minutes Portion Size: 6 Ingredient List: ½ of a cup of grated coconut 2 tbsp. of orange juice 2 tbsp. of rice vinegar 2 tbsp. of canola oil 1 tbsp. of water 1/8 tsp. of salt

1 dash of pepper XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a jar and inside, place all the ingredients, then place a tight-fitting lid on the jar. Shake the jar properly and refrigerate before serving. This recipe should make ¾ of a cup.

The Raspberry vinegar dressing

If you are looking for something fresh, with a raspberry taste, then you should prepare this salad dressing. Cooking Time: 20 minutes + standing time. Portion Size: 64 Ingredient List: 3 cups of fresh raspberries, 4 cups of white vinegar, and ½ a cup of sugar. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Simply rinse all the berries and then air-dry them on paper towels before placing the berries in a jar, set it aside. Get a pan and combine the vinegar with the sugar and bring it to boil over medium heat while stirring constantly until all the sugar has dissolved (make sure the mix is not boiled). Pour hot vinegar mix over the berries, and cover the jar tightly. Let the mix stand at room temperature for about 2 days, and strain it through some layers of cheese cloth into a sterilized jar bottle. Seal the jar tightly with the aid of a cork and store in a dry place.

Honey and mustard salad dressing

There are just 4 ingredients in this salad dressing but it has a really big flavour. Cooking Time: 10 minutes Portion Size: 8 Ingredient List: 2 tbsp. of Dijon mustard 3 tbsp. of honey ¼ of a cup of cider vinegar

½ a cup of canola oil XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a small bowl and inside, combine the honey with the mustard, then add the vinegar before whisking until well blended. Whisk in the oil gradually then store in air tight refrigerator or refrigerate before serving. This recipe should make 1 cup (8 servings).

The Citrus Vinaigrette

The tart and tangy taste of this dressing make it suitable for a delicious dressing any day. Cooking Time: 5 minutes Portion Size: 4 Ingredient List: ¼ of a cup of orange juice 3 tbsp. of red wine vinegar 2 tbsp. of honey 1 tbsp. of Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. of olive oil.

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How to Cook: Add all the ingredients into a jar (this should have a tight-fitting lid), shake the jar very well, then chill before serving. Make sure the dressing is shaken before you drizzle it on your salad.

The Homemade Strawberry Vinegar

What makes this dressing a perfect one for your salad is that its sweet and sour taste. Cooking Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Portion Size: 80 (5 cups) Ingredient List: 4 cups of halved strawberries (fresh) 4 cups of cider vinegar 1 cup of sugar XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook:

Get a large bowl, and inside, mix the strawberry with the vinegar, and cover before you let it stand for 50 minutes. Transfer the mix into a large saucepan, before you stir in the sugar. Bring the mix to boil before you simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat and cool it for about 10 minutes. Strain and discard the pulp then pour the liquid inside different sterilized jars, and cover before storing in a dry and cool place.

Lime - honey salad dressing

Limes are always some of the healthiest citrus foods you will enjoy with this amazing couscous recipe. Cooking Time: 30 minutes Portion Size: 4 Ingredient List: 2 finely grated and juiced lime rinds 1 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. of honey 1 tsp. of ground pepper XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook:

Add all the ingredients together and toss before you use it to dress your salad.

The Ranch Dressing with Dip mix

This is a versatile dressing that can also serve as a dip. Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Portion Size: 48 Ingredient List: 2 tbsp. of dried minced onion 1 tbsp. of dried parsley flakes 2 ½ tsp. of paprika 2 tbsp. of sugar 2 tbsp. of salt 2 tbsp. of pepper 1 ½ tsp. of garlic powder 1 cup of mayonnaise

1 cup of butter milk 1 cup of sour cream (for the dip) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a small bowl and place the first seven ingredients inside. Store the mix inside an airtight container and in a dry place until when needed (this may be up to 1 year). To prepare your dressing, simply combine a tbsp. of mix with the mayonnaise, and butter milk, then refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Get a new bowl and then combine a tbsp. of mix with sour cream, refrigerate before serving.  

The Strawberry poppy seed salad dressing

Strawberry is fast replacing raspberry in the world of salad dressing, it gives you that fresh reddish gems in your salad mix. Cooking Time: 10 minutes Portion Size: 8 Ingredient List: 1/3 of a cup of confectioners’ sugar ¼ of a cup of strawberry vinegar (or strawberry orange vinegar) 2 tbsp. of orange juice ½ a tsp. of onion powder ¼ of a tsp. of salt

¼ of a tsp. of ground ginger 1/3 of a cup of Canola oil ½ a tsp. of poppy seed XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Combine the first six ingredients in a blender (make sure the blender is covered when blending is done). Add the oil gradually while you are processing, then stir in the poppy seeds before the final grinding. This salad dressing should yield up to 1 cup (or 8 servings).  

The Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette

Vinaigrette especially mixes well with a green salad; hence it is a perfect choice any day. Cooking Time: 10 minutes Portion Size: 10 Ingredient List: ½ a cup of cranberry orange vinegar (raspberry vinegar can also be used) ¼ of a cup of maple syrup ½ a tsp. of salt ½ a tsp. of orange peel

½ a tsp. of ground mustard 1/8 of a tsp. of coarsely ground pepper ½ a cup of canola oil ½ a tsp. of poppy seeds XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Combine the first six ingredients in a blender (make sure the blender is covered when blending is done). Add the oil gradually while you are processing, then stir in the poppy seeds before the final grinding. Store in the refrigerator until when needed.

Strawberry Vinaigrette

Strawberry produces a sweet-tart taste in this dressing. Cooking Time: 10 minutes Portion Size: 20 Ingredient List: 1 pack of frozen unsweetened strawberries (thawed) 2 tbsp. of cider vinegar ¼ of a cup of sugar 2 tbsp. of olive oil 6 tbsp. of lemon juice 1/8 tsp. of poppy seeds

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How to Cook: Place the strawberries inside the blender, then cover and blend until it becomes pureed. Add the sugar and lemon juice, before you cover and blend for 30 seconds. During the processing, make sure you add the vinegar gradually and alongside the olive oil. Process the mix until it has become thickened, then add the poppy seeds and transfer it into a large bowl or jar – this mix should yield up to 2 ½ cups (20 servings). Store in refrigerator until needed.

The Ginger and carrot and Edamame salad dressing

This dressing is totally for those who love Japanese food because its clean and healthy taste. Cooking Time: 45 minutes Portion Size: 5-7 Ingredient List: 3 cashews 4 medium-sized carrots 2 tbsp. of sesame oil

½ tsp. of red pepper 1 peeled ginger root XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Blend and mix the ingredients with ½ cup of water until it provides a consistent mix. Boil over 1 cup of water for about 20 minutes and serve on salad while hot.  

The Honey - Mustard salad dressing

There are only four ingredients in this dressing but its taste is so rich on your salad. Cooking Time: 10 minutes Portion Size: 8 Ingredient List: 3 tbsp. of honey ¼ of a cup of cider vinegar 2 tbsp. of Dijon mustard ½ a cup of Canola oil XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a small bowl, and inside mix the honey with the mustard, then add the vinegar and whisk perfectly until the mix is well-blended.

Maple Balsamic dressing

The sweet maple syrup works perfectly with the zesty balsamic ingredients. Cooking Time: 5 minutes Portion Size: 8 Ingredient List: 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup of maple syrup 1/3 cup of olive oil XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a blender, and inside add the vinegar with the syrup and while processing, simply add the oil gradually in a steady stream. This recipe should yield 1 cup (8 servings).

The low - fat Tango tomato dressing

This is a zest blend of some of the freshest garden tomatoes. Cooking Time: 5 minutes Portion Size: 15-16 Ingredient List: 1 can of un-drained diced tomatoes (salt-free) 1 package Italian dressing mix 1 tbsp. of cider vinegar 1 tbsp. of olive oil XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Place all the ingredients inside the blender at once, and cover. Blend for

about 2 minutes until it is well blended.

Avocado salad dressing

The addition of fat-free yogurt and buttermilk in this recipe creates a creamy and delicious dressing you will love. Cooking Time: 10 minutes Portion Size: 16 Ingredient List: 1 cup of buttermilk ½ a cup of plain yogurt(fat-free) 1 ripe, peeled and sliced avocado 2 chopped green onions ¼ of a cup of minced fresh parsley ½ a tsp. of salt

½ a tsp. of garlic powder ¼ of tsp. of dill weed 1/8 tsp. red pepper XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a blender and inside combine all the ingredients, cover and process until the mix is well-blended. Transfer the dressing into a jar, that has a tight lid fitting, then serve immediately or refrigerate.  

The Cilantro salad dressing

This zippy dressing can be added to hot or cold boiled potatoes or simply to your greens. Cooking Time: 10 minutes Portion Size: 4 Ingredient List: ¼ of a cup of buttermilk, ¼ of a cup of fat-free mayonnaise, 5 drops of hot pepper sauce, ¼ of a tsp. of salt, ¼ of tsp. of garlic powder,

1/8 tsp. of salt, 1/8 of a tsp. of sugar, and ½ a cup of fresh Cilantro leaves. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a blender, and inside, place all the ingredients and before covering and processing it. Make sure it is well blended before refrigerating. This should provide half of a cup or 4 servings.

Apricot-Orange Vinaigrette

This healthy citrus blend produces a sweet and tangy taste that makes your salad dressing very lovely and delicious. Cooking Time: 5 minutes Portion Size: 6 Ingredient List: ¼ of a cup apricot preserves 2 tbsp. of orange juice 2 tbsp. of rice vinegar 2 tbsp. of canola oil 1 tbsp. of water

1/8 tsp. of salt 1 dash of pepper XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

How to Cook: Get a jar and inside, place all the ingredients, then place a tight-fitting lid on the jar. Shake the jar properly, and refrigerate before serving. This recipe should make ¾ of a cup.

Author's Afterthoughts

I can’t appreciate you enough for spending your precious time reading my book. If there is anything that gladdens an author’s heart, it is that his or her work be read. And I am extremely joyous that my labor and the hours put into making this publication a reality didn’t go to waste. Another thing that gladdens an author’s heart is feedback because every comment from the good people who read one’s book matters a great deal in helping you become better at what you do. This is why I wouldn’t shy away from reading your thoughts and comments about what you have read in this publication. Do you think it is good enough? Do you think it could be better? Please keep the feedback coming in, I won’t hesitate to read any of them!!!

Thanks! Layla Tacy

Biography Climbing up the ladder from a young girl who loved to experiment with food items in her mother’s cottage kitchen at the tender age of 7, to changing cooking from what it was to what it should be; Layla has more than made a name for herself, but she has created a dynasty for herself in the cooking world. With more than twenty-five years in the culinary world, Layla has grown to be an authority with her influence spreading all over different high-class hotels and restaurants in and around Kansas City, such as Hilton President Kansas City, The Fountaine hotel, and Embassy Suites. After working as a chef in different establishments, Layla moved on to become a chef-trainer to several up-and-coming chefs. Currently, she has graduated more than 200 trainees at her Chef School and presently has about 150 graduates in her school.