3 Salad Dressings to Make with a Food Processor

Store-bought salad dressing can be packed with artificial ingredients and lots of sugar and sodium. Greens and vegetables are loaded with good-for-you nutrients, and it's a shame to drench an otherwise healthy salad with a not-so-good-for-you dressing.

Luckily, whipping up your own healthy salad dressings is a cinch with your Oster® 10-Cup Food Processor with 5-in-1 Versatility. The blades will slice and dice a variety of ingredients and blend them seamlessly with oils, vinegars, herbs, and spices for delicious homemade dressings in just minutes. 

 

Salad Dressing
 

1. Avocado Lime Dressing

The natural creaminess of avocado combines with zesty lime to create a perfectly balanced dressing that's delicious on any salad.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced

 

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to the bowl of your Oster 10-Cup Food Processor. 
  2. Lock the lid in place and purée for 3 to 4 minutes, or until completely smooth. 
  3. You can use this dressing on salads, as a sandwich spread, or as a dip.

 

2. Poppyseed Dressing

Poppyseed dressing jazzes up any salad, but store-bought varieties can be packed with large amounts of sugar. Try this homemade recipe instead.

 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives

 

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to the bowl of your Oster 10-Cup Food Processor. 
  2. Lock the lid in place and purée for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. 
  3. Pair this dressing with salads that incorporate sweet ingredients like feta cheese, strawberries, and mandarin oranges.

 

3. Cranberry Vinaigrette

This light, refreshing dressing adds a splash of fruity flavor to your salad. The pretty pink color dresses up all types of greens, and the cranberries are loaded with antioxidants.

 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

 

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to the bowl of your Oster 10-Cup Food Processor.
  2. Lock the lid in place and purée for 3-4 minutes or until smooth. 
  3. Drizzle the dressing on your salad and enjoy!