Light Herb Lemon Olive Oil Salad Dressing Is Delicious And Very Healthy

Light lemon olive oil salad dressing is a base recipe. It is excellent for weight loss. What makes this light is the addition of water, which also makes it more alkalizing and lower in calories. Additionally, it is sugar-free, making this a healthy option for salad dressing.

You can make this dressing different each time with a variety of herbs. I must admit, though, that I rarely add any herbs to the dressing.  I love the fresh vegetables as they are with the simple olive oil and lemon juice dressing.  If I want herbs, I prefer fresh herbs in my salad.

Lemon Olive Oil Salad Dressing Ingredients

Lemons

The Lemon has many health benefits, and they are another essential ingredient in this recipe.  To begin, they are acidic to the taste but are alkaline-forming in the body. They are one of the most alkaline-forming superfoods, making them great for balancing highly acidic conditions in the body. Additionally, they offer numerous health benefits—an excellent addition to this healthy, light lemon olive oil salad dressing.

Olive Oil

An essential ingredient in this ‘Light Lemon Olive Oil Salad Dressing’ is olive oil. Olive oil was referred to as “Liquid Gold” by the famous Greek poet Homer.  If you are what you eat, what would happen if you consumed “Liquid Gold” daily?  Extra-virgin olive oil (cold-pressed) is the best fat to use as a salad dressing.  Please do not use it for cooking.  It has a low smoke point, and heat makes it susceptible to oxidative damage.  Olive oil has numerous health benefits, which I incorporate into my daily diet by adding it to my salad.
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Stevia

Stevia adds sweetness to this salad dressing without the extra calories. As I don’t use sugar for my cooking and baking, I often use stevia, which is a healthy option.  The stevia plant is lovely and also incredibly good for you. The leaf is 30 times sweeter than sugar, while extracts are 300-400 times sweeter.  The best stevia will, therefore, be the one that retains some whole food value and is water-based.  Liquid forms will be less processed.  Go here to learn How to Get the Best Stevia Without the Bitterness. You can purchase the best stevia, called Sunny Dew, here.

Basil

Considered to be ‘The Oldest Herb’, basil has been used for its health benefits due to its distinct flavour, which is delicious.  It is one of my favorite herbs to use in my kitchen, and it is a delightful addition to this light lemon olive oil salad dressing.

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Mint

Mint is a delicious addition to this olive oil salad dressing. Great for a hot day salad. Cool, fresh peppermint with its stimulating aroma is a popular flavouring for gum, toothpaste, and tea. This superfood offers numerous health benefits, including aiding digestion and enhancing memory. Did you know it also helps keep mosquitoes away? I always grow mint in my garden for salads, teas, and smoothies.

Himalayan Salt

Himalayan Salt is good for you! 100% NATURAL PINK & CERTIFIED: Sherpa Pink Himalayan Salt is Kosher Certified, Non-GMO, and does not contain any MSG, Soy, Gluten, Dairy, or anti-caking agents.  Salt brings out the flavour in this olive oil salad dressing.

 

Water

It’s best to use purified water, rather than tap water, which is often full of chemicals.  I don’t waste money or time buying bottled water.  Instead, I filter my water straight from the tap using this great reverse osmosis system.

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Time to make a light lemon olive oil salad dressing!

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Now that you have made this light herb lemon olive oil salad dressing, here are a few more salad dressings to try!

More Healthy Olive Oil Salad Dressing Recipes for Your Salads

Avocado Tomato Salad Dressing is a simple way to jazz up any salad! This is a base recipe that you can alter with your choice of herbs or salty flavours. This is enough for three large salads.

Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Salad Dressing is packed with three of the top 12 anti-inflammatory foods.  Inflammation has been linked to major diseases such as Alzheimer’s,  arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and signs of aging.

Delicious Raspberry Dressing – Typically, this raspberry salad dressing is referred to as a `vinaigrette’, but it does not contain any vinegar. Vinegar is not an ingredient I use as it is so acidic and can be hard on the stomach. I use lemon juice, which is healthier, alkaline-forming, and a nutrient-rich superfood. So I call it ‘Raspberry Salad Dressing’.

Balsamic Salad Dressing – Occasionally, I make this balsamic salad dressing for a change. I still add lemon juice to it, as I prefer not to use too much of the acidic vinegar, which I only use to add flavour. I always get organic balsamic vinegar.

Creamy Tahini – Creamy dressings often are full of dairy, but this vegan Creamy Tahini Salad Dressing recipe is delicious and super easy to make! This dressing is packed with protein from the nutritious tahini. It is for sure one of my favourite salad dressings.

 Vegan Yogurt Salad Dressing – This is a simple and easy-to-make vegan yogurt salad dressing that I always enjoy serving.

 Warm Tahini Salad Dressing – Salads are not usually high on the menu in winter or cold seasons, but one way of making them easier to eat is to have a warm dressing on them.

Make Your Own Olive Oil Lemon Juice Salad Dressing – An olive oil lemon juice salad dressing is always a hit with everyone who tries it on one of my salads. This is why I created the exact recipe years ago.  It is essential to have a healthy salad dressing because it is the salad dressing that makes a salad healthy or not.

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