Pumpkin Maple Salad Dressing

September 14, 2024 Amanda Plott

Pumpkin Maple Salad Dressing is the perfect blend of autumnal flavors that transforms your greens into a vibrant, festive dish. Combining the creamy richness of pumpkin puree with the warm sweetness of maple syrup, this dressing is like a cozy hug for your salads.

A touch of apple cider vinegar adds a zesty kick, while a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spices evokes that classic fall magic. Drizzle it over a bed of mixed greens, roasted pecans, and dried cranberries for a salad that’s not only health-conscious but also an irresistible celebration of fall’s finest flavors!...

Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette

November 11, 2023 Amanda Plott

Introducing our Cranberry Orange Vinaigrette, a true delight for your taste buds! Bursting with tart yet refreshing flavor, this zesty dressing is the perfect addition to any salad. Made with fresh cranberries and orange juice, it offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tanginess that will have you craving more.

Not only does this vibrant red vinaigrette enhance the taste of your greens, but it also adds a beautiful pop of color to your plate. But don't stop at salads! Let your culinary creativity soar by drizzling this versatile vinaigrette over grilled chicken or roasted vegetables for an instant burst of flavor…

Skinny Balsamic Vinaigrette

March 24, 2023 Amanda Plott

I actually made this Balsamic Vinaigrette back in 2013, so naturally after 10 years I thought it was due for an update. Balsamic Vinaigrette is one of my favorite salad dressings. It’s tangy and light and full of flavor.

I've lightened up this classic dressing by subbing water and chia seeds for some of the oil. It's an old but rather faithful trick that I picked up from my mom some years ago when she would make her own Italian salad dressing. And by 'make her own', I mean mix oil and water with a packet…

Skinny Creamy Jalapeño Ranch

September 22, 2022 Amanda Plott

This is another fun one that I absolutely had to update with some new pictures.

If you've ever been to Texas... you may have heard of a little place called Chuy's Mexican Restaurant. Mhn, the mere thought that place makes my mouth water. Seriously. They have some amazing Tex-mex. One of my most favorite things at Chuy's is their Creamy Jalapeño Ranch. It's something that they will serve along side chips, but... you have to ask for it! It's also used as a salad dressing option.

I've been trying for years now to find a recipe that's even remotely close to the infamous dip that Chuy's serves. There's a lot of options out there, but none of them can hold a candle to the original, especially when making any healthy substitutions…

Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette

February 1, 2020 Amanda Plott

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, I thought it would be fun (and delicious) to make a pink salad dressing. Not just any dressing though, something lightened up and perfect as we come into the end of the cold winter months. Maybe using spring inspired flavors will inspire the warmer weather!

So what makes the dressing pink? Strawberries of course! Strawberries are the base of this vinaigrette, and to be honest, they’re the secret to this dressing as well. The large amount of strawberries used here is what keeps this vinaigrette lightened up and low in calories…

Carrot Ginger Dressing

September 24, 2019 Amanda Plott

I’ve been playing around a lot lately with adding more and more vegetables to my meals and trying to do so in a sneaky and more clever way than just cooking them and plopping them on my plate. This Carrot Ginger Dressing is a fun asian twist on a vinaigrette.

I’m not quite sure how, but somehow the dressing ends up with an almost creamy texture. It’s light and bright and has just enough of a kick of ginger in there to keep you coming back for more. With it being so quick and easy to make that I’ll be using it this entire week for my lunches…