As we wave goodbye to the winter months and say g’day to the Australian summer, we know that you’re all looking for those refreshing summer feeds to keep the family cool, calm and happy in the heat. It can be a real struggle sometimes! So, our dietitian from Newcastle, Demi, wanted to share her summer salad dressing recipes for you all to try! Both of the following recipes make for great dressing alternatives, that are lower in salt and in sugar. Plus, they both hold for about five days in the fridge!
Who’s keen to try them out?!
Yoghurt Ranch Dressing
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Greek yoghurt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Juice of ½ lemon
Add all ingredients in a jar with an air-tight lid, shake well until combined & enjoy.
Nutrition Stats & Comparison to Store-Bought
| FYL Dressing
Per Serve |
FYL Dressing Per 100g | Paul Newman Own’s
Per Serve |
Paul Newman Owns’s
Per 100g |
|
| Energy | 259kJ | 295kJ | 400kJ | 2000kJ |
| Protein | 3.0g | 3.4g | 0.6g | 2.8g |
| Fat | 2.4g | 2.8g | 10.1g | 50.4g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4g | 1.6g | 1.6g | 7.9g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.1g | 5.8g | 1.1g | 5.2g |
| Sodium | 146.1mg | 166.6mg | 120.0mg | 585mg |
| Fibre | 1.1g | 1.3g | 0g | 0g |
Vinaigrette Dressing
Ingredients
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
Add all ingredients in a jar with an air-tight lid, shake well until combined & enjoy.
Nutrition Stats & Comparison to Store-Bought
| FYL Vinaigrette Per Serve | FYL Vinaigrette Per 100g | Praise Balsamic Per Serve | Praise Balsamic Per 100g | |
| Energy | 496kJ | 1957kJ | 180kJ | 900kJ |
| Protein | 0.0g | 0.3g | <1.0g | <1.0g |
| Fat | 11.5g | 48.2g | 3.6g | 17.8g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 6.8g | <1.0g | 2.1g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.9g | 8.1g | 2.5g | 12.5g |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 8.0g | 2.4g | 11.9g |
| Sodium | 51mg | 214mg | 170mg | 170mg |
| Fibre | 0.2g | 0.8g | 0g | 0g |
Looking for more recipes? Check out our eBook collection for more! For tailored advice recommended just for you, get in contact with one of our dietitians today.
