Easy To Make Dressings To Boost Health With Olive Oil This Winter
Many of us associate health boosting salad dressing with olive oil as something to make in the warmer months when more salad favourites are in season. At Morocco Gold, we believe a healthy splash of salad dressing is a great health choice all year round. Here are some go-to dressings to make the most of your quality extra virgin olive oil.
This flavoursome dressing from the Organic Kitchen is bound to reinvigorate your winter salads with the best olive oil you can find.
Pomegranate Vinaigrette: A beautiful, brightly colored, antioxidant rich salad dressing made with reduced pomegranate juice. You can reduce your own or buy it already reduced and save some time. I love this dressing on many salads. Its perfect with an assortment of greens and seasonal winter fruits like persimmons, apples, and pomegranate seeds.
Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- ½ cup Morocco Gold extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup Pomegranate juice reduction* to make your own see instructions below
- 2 teaspoons finely minced shallots
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 teaspoons honey optional, if you are living sugar free omit
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in glass container. Shake! Can be kept refrigerated for one week.
- * To reduce pomegranate juice, simply simmer 1 cup pomegranate juice in small sauce pan until it is reduced to a ¼ cup. I measure after 15 minutes and every few minutes after that. Just be sure not to forget about it! After it is reduced to a ¼ cup, allow to cool before using.
Lemon Vinaigrette
A creamy, light, lemony salad dressing with a touch of garlic. Perfect for greens with any vegetables you wish.
Ingredients
- ½ cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon Juice
- 1/2 -1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced (garlic can be used to taste)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped chives
Instructions
- (If you do not have a blender, whisk vigorously until emulsified) Place everything except chives in a blender and blend till smooth and creamy.
- Add chives and whisk. Can be stored in the fridge in an air tight container for up to a week.
Apple Vinaigrette
A delicious tangy apple salad dressing perfect for many fall and winter salads.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 tablespoons frozen organic apple juice concentrate (reseal with plastic and a rubber band and place back in freezer to avoid waste)
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk.
- Save extra dressing in covered container in the fridge for up to a week.
Lemon Olive Oil Dressing
This classic base dressing from HelloLittleHome.com can be ramped up with additional flavours or left as it is – bringing out the flavour of extra virgin olive oil perfectly. This recipe is a easy version of classic Lemon Vinaigrette, however it's simplified and made without mustard, garlic, and other typical ingredients. To prepare this recipe, you'll need a jar with a lid or a small bowl. If you're mixing by hand in a bowl, you also need a whisk. I prefer to use a jar (mason jars work great for this), because it allows you to make and store the dressing in the same container (less cleanup).
Ingredients
- Olive Oil: Using a high quality extra virgin olive oil for this recipe is also important. The oil balances the tart lemon while adding fruity, peppery flavor.
- Salt and Pepper - For best results, use kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper.
Instructions
- Add extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a jar (or bowl).
- Shake or whisk to combine. If you're using a jar, put the lid on and shake. Otherwise, use a whisk to combine the ingredients. Shaking (or whisking) emulsifies the oil and lemon juice, two ingredients that normally don't mix, to create a thicker, creamier texture.
- Season to taste. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- This Lemon and Oil Dressing is naturally vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, and gluten free ... which means everyone at your table can enjoy it!
