6 Vibrant Vinaigrettes For Your Summer Salad
Summer is in the offing and you are beginning to feel the heat already. Its time for cool salads now and you have the freedom to gorge on fresh veggies and fruits as much as you want. What about the dressing for your salad then? Why should you spoil the beautifully low-cal meal with an unhealthy concoction that can add inches to your waist instead of taking them off? The best way to remain trim n slim this summer is to go for a sprinkling of lime juice or vinaigrette that contains nothing fattening. Here are half a dozen recipes for you. Take your pick!
1. Simple Basil Vinaigrette
Prepare this all time favorite at home by throwing in a sprig of fresh basil along with vinegar and olive oil plus some garlic and keep blending for the smooth, creamy dressing.
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2. Balsamic Vinaigrette
It certainly cannot get any easier than this! Just add as many herbs as you can to some balsamic vinegar and keep whisking until your hands are ready to say enough!
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3. Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
A drizzle of super healthy honey added to vitamin C rich lemon juice and hey presto! You have the tastiest, healthiest salad dressing ever.
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4. French Vinaigrette
It must be simple and wholesome, if it is French! Sure thing! This classic form of vinaigrette needs nothing exotic apart from Dijon mustard and olive oil.
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5. Mustard Nectarine Vinaigrette
Wow! You may just want to lick off the vinaigrette sans the salad especially when it is a combo of sweet and tanginess encompassed with a smoky flavor.
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6. Thai Chili Ginger Vinaigrette
Look east for your vinaigrette now! What can be more foreign than the sharp and pungent flavor in your vinaigrette courtesy ginger and the hot Thai chilies?
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