A Sexy, Summer Salad w/ Zero Calorie Dressing

Summer Salad With Zero Calorie Dressing

Since being home from vacation, I’ve been trying to eat super clean. Europe was a lovely experience filled with bread, wine, & pasta, and although we walked everywhere, I came home feeling disgustingly, overly, way too bloated. Needless to say, the “I’m off vacay feeling, ate too much crap, & need to step it up ASAP” feeling hit me immediately after I exited customs.

Some of my post-trip meals/snacks: tons of vegetables, summer fruits, sashimi, low-sodium soups, Boca burgers, arugula, eggs…& this little dime of a salad. This recipe is definitely one of my skinny tricks: it’s filled with water-filled fruits, zero calorie [ yes, zero calorie ] dressing, & the no fat, no sodium, energy-boosting veggie, cucumber [ <3 to put a few refreshing slices of this in my sparkling water too ].

A Sexy, Summer Salad:

 Serves 2-3

1 cup of watermelon chunks

1 cup of hothouse cucumber, sliced

About 10 cherries, pitted

1 medium nectarine, sliced

1 1/2 tablespoon of red wine vinegar

1/2 lime juice, squeezed

1 sprinkle of sea salt

Directions: grab a big bowl & throw in watermelon chunks, cucumber slices, cherries, & nectarine slices. Add red wine vinegar, lime juice, & a sprinkle of salt. Toss lightly with a big spoon. In case you’re wondering, the dressing is the red wine vinegar + lime juice + sea salt = 0 cals. So easy, so delicious!

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Zero Calorie Caesar Dressing:

Olive Oil

Anchovies

Garlic

Parmesan Cheese

Greek Yogurt (Replacing the Egg Yolk)

Directions: Blend all the ingredients in a blender until they are completely smooth. ENJOY!

 

Ranch Dressing:

Spices: parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and chives

Non fat plain greek yogurt

Buttermilk

Dijon mustard

Lemon juice

Directions: Same as Caesar Dressing, blend and enjoy!

 

Balsamic Dressing:

Apple cider vinegar

Aged balsamic vinegar

Extra virgin olive oil

Honey (just a bit ess)

Dijon mustard

Dried thyme

Finely chopped red onion or shallots

Minced garlic

Directions: Combine all the ingredients in a jar, then carefully cap it.
shake ferociously The vinaigrette will get thicker and more luscious with the aid of the mustard.

 

This is a perfect salad dressing recipe and is typically zero calories per serving.  This homemade dressings are great for a healthy salad, pasta salad, as a dip for grilled chicken, or even side dish, add red onion then it’s great for wraps and even as a marinade.

For all you weight watchers, you don’t need to sacrifice the food you eat for weight loss.  These fat free creamy dressings recipes are a great condiment to your favorite salad.