Healthy salads with homemade dressings
By Nastasha Alli
Recipes by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
You won't believe how easy these salad recipes are, and the homemade dressings will have you craving salad every day.
Opt for healthy homemade salad recipes every day with these delicious recipes, many of which can serve as your main course.
Taste the difference fresh, homemade salad dressings provide for your greens, beans and pastas by experimenting with new ingredients. By seasoning your own salad dressings at home, you'll also cut down on the sodium and preservatives found in many bottled dressings from the store.
Recipes
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Romaine Salad With Lemon Caper Dressing
This dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated. Just give it a good whisk to re-emulsify before serving. -
Summer Vegetable Salad with Sherry Vinegar Dressing
A colourful array of vegetables makes this salad a must for summer barbecues and picnics. -
Bean, Grain and Canadian Feta Salad with Coriander Chili Dressing
Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add wheat berries; cover and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Drain and trans... -
Cabbage, Cauliflower and Canadian Cheddar Salad with Parsley Lemon Dressing
In large bowl, toss together mixed greens, cauliflower, cabbage, Cheddar ... -
Mixed Greens with Orange Chive Dressing
Instead of packaged salad greens, make your own mix of mâche or baby spinach, frisée, Boston lettuce and arugula. -
Grilled Asparagus with Curried Yogurt Dressing
Curried Yogurt Dressing: In small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in onion and cook until dark golden, about... -
Lobster with Greens, Fennel and Creamy Citrus Dressing
Bright citrus cuts the richness of lobster in this colourful salad. -
Tofu Salad with Peanut Dressing
This colourful and fresh lunch or supper salad pleases vegetarians and meat eaters alike. A sweet peanut dressing with a wisp of chili heat lightly co... -
Warm Asparagus Mushroom Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Dressing
This salad is an excellent first course for spring entertaining or for lunch with soup and bread. -
Endive and Sprout Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing
Peel off 18 outer leaves from endives. Cut each tomato into 6 wedges. Arrange 3 leaves and 6 wedges on each of 6 plates. In larg... -
Fennel and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Hazelnut Dressing
Cut eggplants into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks. Remove stems from mushrooms and, using spoon, gently scrape out dark gills; cut into quarters. Quarter toma... -
Dandelion Salad with Warm Bacon Mushroom Dressing
The richness of the bacon and egg yolks cuts the bitterness of dandelion greens in this French bistro spring classic. -
Green Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
This salad is attractive with its two shades of green and colourful add-ins. Enjoy it as a refreshing course on its own after the soup. -
Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad with Walnut Dressing
Classic and colourful, this is a striking salad both in looks and flavour. -
Catfish Fillets with Red Pepper Dressing
These fish fillets are roasted on a bed of sliced onions and dressed with a sweet, tangy red pepper dressing. -
Spring Salad Cups with Tarragon Dressing
Bright, fresh and prettily cupped on a platter, this appetizer is guaranteed to please both in looks and taste. -
Green Bean and Sweet Onion Salad with Jalapeño Dressing
Here's a bright, crisp salad tossed with a sassy dressing that's perfect to serve with grilled beef or pork. -
Greens with Raspberries, Pine Nuts and Champagne Dressing
A light dressing coats the greens and accents the raspberries and pine nuts. -
Green Salad with Ratberry Dressing
Bone-shaped croutons are a fun way to scare up conversation, but any spooky shape will do. -
Chickpea Salad with Hint of Lemon Dressing
Great for packing, and bursting with flavour, this salad can be doubled for a larger crowd and makes a tasty summer sandwich spooned into lettuce-line...






