{"id":471,"date":"2023-11-07T15:43:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T15:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mydiabetes.health\/blog\/?p=471"},"modified":"2023-11-17T17:18:18","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T17:18:18","slug":"5-healthy-dressings-seasonings-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mydiabetes.health\/blog\/5-healthy-dressings-seasonings-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Dressings &#038; Seasonings (5 Simple Recipes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"eplus-kIEukT eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1. CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-9eRrr1 eplus-wrapper\">You can add some delicious, low-fat creamy dressing to wraps or drizzle it over salads. Instead of going for pre- packed options, always use fat-free natural yogurt. This homemade dressing will be much lower in saturated fat than anything you\u2019d find at the store.<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-3kgie9 eplus-wrapper\">INGREDIENTS:<\/p>\r\n \r\n<ul class=\"eplus-is4z72 eplus-wrapper\">\r\n \t<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">125g of fat-free yoghurt<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1\u20442 cucumber, chopped roughly<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 teaspoon of lemon juice<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 clove of garlic<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Freshly grounded pepper (to taste)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-DjQ3l1 eplus-wrapper\">Blend all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and store it in the fridge. If you don\u2019t have a processor or blender at home, then you can simply chop the cucumber finely and mix the ingredients together for a chunkier dressing or dip.<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-uuGuPV eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2. THE CLASSIC LEMON &amp; OLIVE OIL DRESSING<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-bbOLra eplus-wrapper\">INGREDIENTS:<\/p>\r\n \r\n<ul class=\"eplus-MlYu6E eplus-wrapper\">\r\n \t<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">1 tablespoon of lemon juice<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">3 tablespoons of olive oil<\/li>\r\n \r\n \t<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Black pepper to taste<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-HkFIXg eplus-wrapper\">Whisk the ingredients together. Add pepper to taste and store in the fridge. If you want to make the consistency thinner, you can also add a teaspoon of water.<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-BS0IdF eplus-wrapper\"><strong>3. LIME &amp; CHILI DRESSING<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-71ke8u eplus-wrapper\">This Mexican-inspired dressing is ridiculously easy to make and gives salads some spice.<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-S4xi9O eplus-wrapper\">INGREDIENTS:<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-iLVZ1e eplus-wrapper\">\u2022 Squeezed juice of 1 lime<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-znd4hb eplus-wrapper\">\u2022 3 tablespoons of olive oil<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-0Drn0c eplus-wrapper\">\u2022 1 deseeded red chili, finely chopped<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-DbN610 eplus-wrapper\">Mix all the ingredients together and store in the fridge.<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-uSPGl8 eplus-wrapper\"><strong>4. SIMPLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-bR4ggK eplus-wrapper\">Balsamic vinegar is full of flavor, &amp; olive oil is filled with unsaturated fats which, when consumed in moderation, are good for your heart.<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-OKhe5I eplus-wrapper\">INGREDIENTS:<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-Dfch6j eplus-wrapper\">\u2022 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-csEJGD eplus-wrapper\">\u2022 3 tablespoons of olive oil<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-PZvSUB eplus-wrapper\">Mix all the ingredients together, add pepper to taste, and store in the fridge<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-pjFlAL eplus-wrapper\"><strong>5. CREAMY MINT DRESSING<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-L0lvQF eplus-wrapper\">This low-fat mint dressing is delicious when served with beetroot and bean salads.<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-AMnKT7 eplus-wrapper\">INGREDIENTS:<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-N6OLLr eplus-wrapper\">\u2022 125g fat-free yoghurt<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-tKElCX eplus-wrapper\">\u2022 1 teaspoon of lemon juice<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-odZluR eplus-wrapper\">\u2022 1 clove of garlic<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-BkzYQG eplus-wrapper\">\u2022 Freshly chopped mint (to taste)<\/p>\r\n \r\n<p class=\"eplus-jyNX4k eplus-wrapper\">Blend all the ingredients together and store it in the fridge.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. CREAMY CUCUMBER DRESSING You can add some delicious, low-fat creamy dressing to wraps or drizzle it over salads. 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