Low Calorie Tomato Herb Salad Dressing
Transform your salads with this vibrant and nutritious Low Calorie Tomato Herb Salad Dressing! Bursting with the garden-fresh flavors of cherry tomatoes, basil, and parsley, this dressing is a zesty, guilt-free alternative to store-bought options. Made with wholesome ingredients like garlic, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, it delivers the perfect balance of tangy and sweet in every drizzle. With just 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil and a few minutes of blending, this low-fat dressing is ready in 10 minutes and pairs beautifully with any greens. Perfect for clean eating and meal prepping, this light and refreshing dressing is a must-try for health-conscious food lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 10 pieces Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1.5 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Rinse and dry the cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and parsley.
Peel the garlic clove and roughly chop it to help with blending.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, parsley, chopped garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Add 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture to adjust consistency. If you prefer a thinner dressing, you can add an additional tablespoon of water later.
Blend the ingredients thoroughly until smooth and creamy. Scrape the sides with a spatula as needed to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Transfer the dressing to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Give the dressing a good shake or stir before serving. Drizzle over your favorite salad and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 486 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
