Paleo Salad Dressings to Spice Up Lunchtime

Adjusting to the paleo way can be tricky. Many grocery items are off limits, including condiments like salad dressings. However, one does not have to forego convenience or flavor. With delicious whole food ingredients, it's easy to make homemade paleo salad dressing.

Honey Mustard Dressing

This recipe calls for only four ingredients that make a winning combination for honey mustard lovers.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup honey or packed pitted Medjool dates
• 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
• 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
• 3 Tbs. avocado oil or olive oil

Instructions:

1. Place the honey or dates, mustard and lemon juice in a food processor and blend on high until thoroughly combined.
2. With the blender running, slowly stream in the oil until ingredients are fully blended.
3. Pour as generously as desired on salad greens or use as a dip and enjoy.

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

This easy vinaigrette dressing recipe can enhance any lunchtime salad.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 Tbs. fresh lemon or lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard, optional
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine all the ingredients except the oil in a medium-sized bowl.
2. Add oil slowly while whisking vigorously, or use an immersion blender to help emulsify the vinaigrette.
3. Shake well before using.
4. Pour onto the salad and enjoy.

Paleo-Friendly Ranch Dressing

This luscious recipe is perfect for creamy dressing fans.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup of paleo mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed
• 1 Tbs. fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 tsp. dried parsley)
• 1 tsp. fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried dill)
• 1 Tbs. fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine coconut milk, mayonnaise, onion powder, salt, and pepper with a fork in a small bowl.
2. Gently stir in garlic and herbs.
3. Pour on top of the salad or use as a dip and enjoy.