How can make a better salad dressing?!
Answers: I usually mix oil and vinegar at a 2:1 ratio. I need a simple, low-fat alternative.
Believe it or not, but depending on the salad, orange juice makes an amazing salad dressing. Balsalmic vinegar and olive oil is also tasty, not sure if that's what you've been using. But, hope this helps
IF YOUR USING A GOOD OLIVE OIL YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WORRY
One dressing that I've made, which is usually well received, starts with a base of light mayo -- the non-fat type. To that, I add droplets of water and /or lemon juice (to thin it to a dressing-like consistency), and then I add seasonings (Italian seasoning, or chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme), perhaps some finely minced scallion, maybe a dash of hot sauce, freshly ground pepper -- whatever you like. You can pretty much build your own flavours on that base. Mix it up about an hour or so before serving so the flavours will have a chance to blend, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Or, if calories are not the issue, then extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and herbs are excellent (be sure the oil is extra virgin -- it makes a difference.)
oil,vinegar, digon mustard, aspinch of salt and sugar, whisk up! or balsomic vinegar and oil and curry. lettuce and pinapple bits.
the fat in olive oil is good for you, whats the big deal? its unsaturated fat and is among other things very good for your joints. use olive oil and balsamic with some basil.