Salad dressings are often overlooked when it comes to sustainability. But making your own at home with fresh, home-grown ingredients is a simple way to reduce packaging waste. Today, we’ll show you how to create some eco-friendly salad dressings using herbs and citrus from your garden.
1. Lemon Vinaigrette with Fresh Herbs
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp of Dijon mustard
Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or thyme)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Drizzle over a fresh salad or use as a marinade.
Eco Tip:
Using home-grown herbs instead of store-bought reduces plastic waste and adds fresh, vibrant flavor to your dressing.
2. Creamy Avocado Dressing
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
1 tbsp of olive oil
1 tbsp of lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
2. Drizzle over a salad or use as a dip for veggies.
Eco Tip:
Growing avocados or other fruits in your garden (if space allows) can help you reduce store-bought packaging.
Conclusion:
Homemade salad dressings made from fresh, home-grown ingredients are an easy way to enhance your meals while reducing your environmental footprint. Whether you’re using fresh herbs from your garden or ripe avocados, you can create dressings that are both sustainable and delicious.
Call-to-Action (CTA):
“Do you make your own salad dressings? Share your favorite eco-friendly recipe in the comments below!”
