Low-calorie dressing – perfect for the barbecue season!
You don’t have to skip dressing just because you’re trying to get rid of a few pounds. Try one of these three delicious dressings that won’t stand in your way for losing weight.
Dressing is often a high-calorie addition to a rather healthy salad. Many of the products you buy from the store contain lots of fat, sweeteners or trans fat. In addition, they often-time have way too much salt. Thereby, you can save yourself from quite a bit of trouble by making your own low-calorie dressing.
Why should you make the dressing yourself?
Making your dressing from scratch will give you full control over the calories and ingredients in it. Besides, it is both easy and quick – and you know exactly what’s in it. When you are looking to lose weight, keeping the balance of what goes in versus what goes out is absolutely crucial.
If you make your own dressing, you will also get to know the ingredients you put in it. You can choose products with the right type of fat, and thereby exchange the unhealthy ones with better alternatives. To keep the daily energy intake at an acceptable weight-loss level you get to make low-calorie dressing using lean dairy products that benefits your health.
You can also make healthier dressing based on oil but keep in mind that amount is crucial in this one as oil in high in energy. Yet, it is a much better option as you will get the healthy type of fat through the oil, and in right amounts it is a much better alternative to the ready-made dressings in your local store.
#1: Yogurt dressing
You won’t just get a low-calorie dressing. You will also get healthy nutrients that improves your digestion and metabolism. It is filled with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and will lift your entire salat meal.
You need:
- 1 dl natural yogurt
- Juice from one lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper
How to do it:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Add salt and pepper for your own taste and top your salad with it.
#2: low-calorie dressing with garlic
Garlic adds a lot of taste. Besides, it is rich in B vitamins and a good source of antioxidants. It is also beneficial for your lever through its level of vitamin A, B and C. How can you complain when your low-calorie dressing also benefits your health by improving blood circulation and giving you more beautiful skin?
You need:
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- Salt
How to do it:
Crush the garlic and put it into your blender with olive oil, vinegar and salt. Enjoy a tasty topping for your salad!
#3: lean dressing with avocado and cucumber
Low-calorie dressing certainly doesn’t have to be boring. This version combines avocado and cucumber and gives a delicious taste and a solid dose of nutrients. Completely free from preservatives and additives you can enjoy your dressing with the best conscience.
You need:
- ½ peeled cucumber
- ½ avocado
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp natural yogurt
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Lemon peel
- Salt and pepper
How to do it:
Run cucumber and avocado in a blender. Add olive oil, yogurt and oregano, and mix into a thick sauce. Add some lemon peel, salt and better of your taste, and enjoy!