The salad dressing often makes or breaks the salads and like anything else, we recommend going the homemade route rather than the bottled store bought dressings.  Why?  Just take a look at the difference in ingredients - in a store bought Italian Vinagrette you’ll find high fructose corn syrup, white whine vinegar, soybean oil, salt, onion juice, xanthan gum, caramel color, natural flavors and annatto extract.  Sounds like a manufacturing plant in full effect.

Meanwhile, the homemade alternative of extra virgin olive oil, wine vinegar, lemon juice and salt is a 2-minute endeavor that is not only healthier, but I would argue tastier!

Unfortunately, when you’re making a single serving salad, applying the dressing can be a little bit tricky.  You’ll often get too much or too little but seldom just the right amount spread evenly on the salad.  For that reason, many people have been turning to the “spritzers” which allow you to “spray on” your salad dressing.

I have to admit, it’s a great idea, but that doesn’t mean you have to use their idea AND their dressing!  Reuse their spray bottle or buy one of  your own at a local convenience store and whip up your own homemade salad dressing spray bottle!  It’s a great way to lightly coat your single serving salad with a dressing that is both healthy and tasty (and homemade)!