FAQ
Just as important as what goes in your salad is what goes on it. Supermarket shelves are packed with salad dressing options—some healthier, others not so much. Even fat-free varieties aren’t always the best choice, since your body actually needs fat to absorb certain nutrients in vegetables. So instead, whip up your own salad topper now and then, using healthy oils and other natural ingredients. A good rule of thumb for healthy, Nutrisystem-approved salad dressings? A little bit of oil, a dose of flavor from vinegar, mustard or honey, and a whole lot of seasonings!
Here are some simple, tasty salad dressing recipes—just whisk together the ingredients until well-blended and enjoy! Just remember to keep your drizzle to a proper portion:
Balsamic Vinaigrette
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. fresh thyme (optional)
Servings: Makes about 1 cup
Counts as: 1 Tbsp. counts as 2 Extras
Source: Center for Science in the Public Interest
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2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Servings: Makes about ¼ cup
Counts as: 1 Tbsp. counts as 2 Extras
Source: American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Read MoreCilantro Lime Dressing
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 tsp. honey
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
¼ cup olive oil
Servings: Makes about 1/2 cup
Counts as: 1 Tbsp. counts as 2 Extras
Source: American Diabetes Association
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Read MoreSweet and Savory Dressing
1 cup olive oil
1 ½ cups balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. pressed garlic
1 Tbsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
Servings: Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Counts as: 1 Tbsp. counts as 2 Extras
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Read MorePasta or Potato Salad Dressing
1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard
Juice of 1/2 small lemon
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Servings: Makes about 1/2 cup
Counts as: 1 Tbsp. counts as 2 Extras
Source: American Diabetes Association
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