Make Your Own Salad Dressing! A Collection of Low-Sugar, Healthy Recipes

Eating salad for health? Then you might be concerned about the sugar and additives in store-bought dressings. Homemade dressings use simple ingredients and can be customized to your taste — healthier and tastier. In this post, I’m sharing six low-sugar, low-calorie, additive-free salad dressing recipes you can easily try at home.

1. Basic Balsamic Oil Dressing

• Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar + pinch of salt & pepper
• Notes: A classic, flavorful combo that suits all types of salads

2. Lemon Yogurt Dressing

• Ingredients: 2 tbsp plain yogurt + 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tsp honey + pinch of salt
• Notes: Light and refreshing — perfect with chicken breast salad

3. Sesame Soy Dressing (Korean-style)

• Ingredients: 1 tbsp sesame oil + 1 tbsp soy sauce + 1 tbsp vinegar + 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• Notes: Nutty and savory, pairs well with tofu salad

4. Avocado Creamy Dressing

• Ingredients: 1/2 mashed avocado + lemon juice + olive oil + salt
• Notes: Packed with healthy fats — helps you stay full longer

5. Lime Cilantro Dressing (Mexican-style)

• Ingredients: 1 tbsp lime juice + chopped cilantro + 1 tbsp olive oil + a little garlic
• Notes: Fragrant and unique — great with black beans or corn salad

6. Spicy Pepper Dressing (for diet)

• Ingredients: minced green chili + lemon juice + vinegar + water + salt
• Notes: Spicy but low in calories — stimulates appetite with no sugar

Tips for Storage and Use

• Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days
• Use on greens, grilled veggies, chicken, or even sandwiches
• Skip sweeteners if you like, or use stevia as a healthy alternative

Conclusion: Change the Dressing, Change the Salad

If you eat salads daily, dressings bring variety. Use these low-sugar dressing recipes to keep your meals healthy and exciting!