Low-Carb High-Fat Garlic Salad Dressing

When it comes to eating low-carb, the salad dressing and vinaigrette can be a tricky territory. Unfortunately, just because a dressing is creamy and fatty doesn’t mean it’s carb-free. Case in point? Ranch dressing.

Commercially prepared ranch dressings can have up to 2 grams of carbohydrates per serving. That may not sound like a lot, but when you’re trying to stick to eating between 25 and 50 grams of carbs per day, a few extra carbs here and there can add up quickly.

It’s healthier—not to mention tastier—to make your own dressing. The following low-carb high-fat garlic salad dressing is super simple to throw together. What’s more, you don’t need fancy ingredients. Make a big batch and store it in the fridge and you’ll have a yummy vinaigrette on hand for all your salad needs!

Low-Carb High-Fat Garlic Salad Dressing

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 24 servings

Calories: 89

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 4-6 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1-2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup fresh herbs parsley, dill, or cilantro
• 1 cup olive oil

Method

 

1. Add the garlic to a food processor and pulse. Start with four cloves of garlic; you can always add more later if the taste isn’t strong enough for your liking.
2. Add the apple cider vinegar, water, Dijon, salt, freshly ground pepper, and herbs to the food processor and blend.
3. Slowly pour in the olive oil as you blend. The mixture should emulsify.
4. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and garlic accordingly.
5. Transfer the mixture to a container with a lid, such as a jar—ideally something you can shake. Shake before serving.