I wouldn't consider myself a lazy person, but I do like to get things done quickly and efficiently. The less time I spend making something, the more time I have to enjoy it nourishing my body. That being said, although I take great pleasure in creating recipes for my family and you (speaking of which, have you tried my cauliflower tacos? ), I don't want to be a slave to my kitchen.
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When I was on a serious turmeric latte kick (like nearly every day in the winter), I came up with the Lazy Lady Latte , which was a huge hit. It tastes incredible on ice , too. This got me thinking about other recipes I could put a "lazy lady" spin on.
As you may know, I eat a salad every single day throughout the entire year. Of course, what I put in my salad changes from winter to summer but having a delicious salad dressing is a year-round must. In this video, I show you how to make my Lazy Lady Salad Dressing, which you'll soon discover, is just as easy as using bottled salad dressing and much healthier too!
As I talked about in my video, apple cider vinegar is a fermented food (your microbiome thank you) and it's a major superfood. Here are some benefits of this wonder food:
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Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apples. Go for the raw, unfiltered kind, and reap the benefits of the "mother," strands of gut-friendly bacteria that give the vinegar a cloudy appearance.
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Apple cider vinegar adds good bacteria to your gut, facilitating digestion and aiding vitamin and mineral absorption.
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It contains potassium (an electrolyte that helps keep sodium levels in check) and magnesium, which helps boost energy levels and calm nerves.
- Apple cider vinegar ranks low on the pH scale, and once consumed, it has an alkaline effect that works to balance your body's pH.
- Gluten-free
- Refined-sugar-free
- Dairy-free
- Additive-free
- Plant-based (except it has honey – I eat honey and highly recommend it!)
Here's the full recipe for my Lazy Lady Salad Dressing:
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Lazy Lady Salad Dressing
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp raw honey
- Pinch sea salt
- Pinch pepper
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a wide mouth mason jar and give a good shake.
- There isn't anything that will go bad because the vinegar will keep it acidic so you can store in the cupboard. If you add fresh garlic, you'll need to put in the fridge.
Notes
If you want to make a large portion, then just make sure you keep the ratio of 2:1 or 3:1 parts olive oil to 1 part vinegar. It's really just a personal prefernce which you prefer. ACV is pretty strong so 2:1 might be ideal but if you were using another vinegar like balsamic you might want to use more - up to you!
The salad dressing can be stored in a dark cool place like your kitchen cupboard. If you put it in the fridge, the olive oil will solidify so you'll need to let it come up to room temperature before using.
I made a crunchy and delightful salad for two that I tossed with my Lazy Lady Salad Dressing. I topped it with some goat cheddar (basically goat cheese that is hard like cheddar cheese without any cow dairy) – it's oh so good!
You could enjoy this salad dressing on any of these salads:
If you're looking for more salad dressing inspiration, you can find a ton of unique salad recipes in my FREE Sensational Salad Guide!
Here's the full recipe for the salad:
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 beet grated, peel on if organic
- 2 carrots, ribboned
- 8-10 olives
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- Shaved goat cheddar
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, add mixed greens, grated beet, carrot ribbons, apple, olives and sprinkle with goat cheddar and mixed nuts.
- Toss with lazy lady salad dressing and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Serves 2
This salad is crunchy, fulfilling and full of colour! It is rich in vitamin A, C, folate, minerals such as iron, potassium and magnesium.
What are your favourite summer salads?
Have a joyous week!
Joy xo
Could you clarify the measurements? The recipe says 2/3 olive oil and 1/3 vinegar but then the notes say to keep the ratio 1:3. Thanks!
ReplyHi Nancy, the notes say 3 parts olive oil to 1 part apple cider vinegar. I'm not sure where you're seeing something different? Is it posted elsewhere? I'm referring to the notes on the recipe card.
Yes, the notes say 1:3 but in the actual recipe it says 2/3 cup olive oil and 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar. So I wasn’t sure how much to use.
Hi Nancy, I figured out the confusion -- my math. Just to clarify, you can do a 3:1 or a 2:1 ratio oil to vinegar. It's really up to you and your preference. Sorry for the confusion!
The notes on the recipe card says 3 to 1 ratio of oil and vinegar but above it on the recipe card it says 2/3 to 1/3. Which is correct? I'm confused.
ReplyAh! I just realized the issue - my math, lol. I have a 2:1 ratio, but you can use either a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio of oil to vinegar - it's really up to you!
Looks so delicious Joy! How long can opener apple cider vinegar last in the fridge ? Hope you are having a nice summer !
ReplyYou don't have to store it in your fridge. It lasts a long long time. So you probably never have to worry about it going bad :)
Hi Joy....Would it be possible for you to cut your bangs or grow them out and have them on the side of your face, so they don't cover your pretty face? You have a lot of hair, which is great, but I don't like to see your hair covering your eyes. It is hard to watch your videos and have your bangs covering your eyes.
ReplyHi Colette, you are more than welcome to contribute to a "get Joy's bangs trimmed regularly fund ;)
I love how u make ur salad dressing it give me idea how to eat right cos I just found out I got guts issues thank you.
ReplyYou're welcome, enjoy!