Summer means salads and every bed of crisp greens deserves a dressing that’s just as fresh! This “fan favorite” uses real food ingredients that combine to create a slightly sweet and tangy flavor that’s sure to please! Enjoy it tossed with almost any greens and salad toppers—from berries to peppers to goat cheese and more!
4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp organic apple cider vinegar (raw and unfiltered with “the mother”)
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Dash of salt
Dash of black pepper
- In a small jar with a lid, combine all ingredients and shake.
- Pour over salad, toss to coat and enjoy!
SHOPPING TIPS
- Check out “The Simple Solution to Cooking Oils” for tips for buying a high-quality oil.
- Condiment shopping can be tricky! Make sure your mustard contains only real food ingredients such as mustard seeds, vinegar and spices. And your maple syrup should only contain one ingredient—maple syrup!
- To get the most health benefits, buy organic raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar with “the mother.” Here’s why:
- Organic: Apples are on the “dirty dozen” list, which means they’re heavily sprayed with pesticides. Because of that, it’s always a good idea to prioritize buying organic apples and apple products.
- Raw: This means the vinegar wasn’t processed with heat—a good thing! Heat can kill digestion-boosting enzymes, which decreases the health benefits for your tummy.
- “The mother:” This is good bacteria for your gut!
- Unfiltered: Means “the mother” is kept intact.
