We conclude our look at creative salads and approaches to making them delicious by touching on the sauces and spreads you can add to your greens, toppings and proteins. Try these other options for dressings that add flavor with very little effort.
Create your own dressing with these recipes.
Cottage Cheese
Use cottage cheese in salads as a dressing, and as your source of protein.
- Uses: Blend cottage cheese with herbs and spices to create a creamy dressing.
- Nutrition: 1/2 cup serving is a great source of protein.
Salsa
Homemade or jarred, salsa is a fantastic low-calorie option that adds good flavor.
- Uses: Combines well with arugula and spinach.
- Nutrition: Half a cup of salsa counts as a serving of vegetables.
Oil & Vinegar
These common dressing bases are probably alreadt in your cupboard.
- Uses: Mix and match oils - especially flavored olive oils - with a variety of vinegars and you'll never have the same dressing twice.
- Nutrition: Stick with oils that contain mostly unsaturated fats, such as olive or avocado oil.
Yogurt-Based
Easy to whip up at home, they pack creamy flavor with a fraction of the fat.
- Uses: Great with all greens, this dressing is flexible and good for you. Combine with herbs and spices to create a variety of flavors.
- Nutrition: In addition to probiotics, yogurt-based dressings contain important nutrients such as calcium and protein.
