Mix & Match: DIY Sauces for Every Grain Bowl
These easy-to-make sauces are the perfect complement to your favorite grain bowl.
These easy-to-make sauces are the perfect complement to your favorite grain bowl.
Packed with dark green veggies and other liver-friendly ingredients, this salad can help you heal or fight fatty liver disease with every bite.
Grilling the cabbage imparts an unbeatable smokiness to this slaw. Here, the napa is topped with a spicy dressing using gut-friendly kimchi.
Gochujang is a fermented hot pepper paste and a staple in Korean cooking. Here, we use a few pantry staples to transform it into a spicy-sweet dressing.
Vibrant in color and loaded with flavor, this slaw is the perfect side for protein. You can prep it entirely at home and take it on the road – or take it camping, as Melissa Urban suggests in her book. If making it ahead, simply pack the salad, dressing and garnishes separately and toss together right before serving.
This taco bowl is so satisfying that we’re sure you’re going to keep it on rotation long after your Whole30 journey is over. When purchasing salsa, check that it doesn’t contain added sugar.
This rich sausage and walnut dressing freezes well and it can be cooked in a slow cooker, freeing up oven and stovetop space. The slow, even heat of a slow cooker yields moist stuffing with crispy edges.
Made from fermented soybeans, miso paste is a probiotic food that helps improve gut health. Miso paste also contains minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc and magnesium. This dressing serves beautifully alongside summer slaws, soba noodles or grilled chicken.
How do you ensure your salad dressing is 100% clean? Make it yourself. Here's how to make a creamy avocado dressing in seconds using a mason jar.
Gut-friendly kefir adds creaminess to salad dressings. This salad makes a large portion and can be topped with a protein such as chicken or tofu. You can also serve it as a side or starter salad for 6 people.
This Mixed Pepper Slaw with Mango, Jicama & Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe is full of colorful bell peppers that are an excellent source of carotenoids.
Broccoli is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, which also includes cauliflower and kale. These types of vegetables contain a group of substances called glucosinolates, which are broken down into compounds that may have anticancerous effects in the body.
Golden beets and apricots offer more than just a sunny hue – they also pack a punch of beneficial nutrients. Golden beets are rich in fiber and potassium, while apricots contain vision-supportive vitamin A and collagen-building vitamin C.
This creamy cashew dressing with ginger and lime is so delicious, you’ll want to double the recipe to have some on hand for other salads or as a dip for vegetables.
Our vegetarian butter leaf salad with grapefruit, avocado & buttermilk yogurt dressing is light and fresh and makes a nice side for your weeknight dinner or when company comes.
Our robust kale salad with seasoned poached chicken uses yogurt as the base for its creamy dressing, adding beneficial bacteria to every bite. We suggest looking for organic, grass-fed yogurt options. Anchovy fillets are optional here, but highly recommended – they contain omega-3 fatty acids, while being low in mercury and other toxins because they are a small fish.
The fresh crunch of beets and kale pairs wonderfully with this creamy homemade avocado dressing. Adjust the amount of honey, salt or black pepper to your taste. If you’d like more color, use both red and golden beets.
Stop spending money on processed, store-bought dressing. All you need is a mason jar and a few fresh ingredients to make these five yummy dressings.
A quick shake of the wrist is all you need for fresh dressings bursting with flavor.
Serve this spicy dressing over spinach, grated carrot, red pepper and cilantro topped with dried currants or raisins, green onion and crushed peanuts.
Try this avocado lime dressing drizzled over iceberg lettuce, black beans, sweet corn and roasted sweet potatoes.
This vegan twist of traditional caesar dressing is perfect served over kale, chard or romaine lettuce with sun-dried tomatoes, capers and whole-grain croutons.
Serve this Asian-inspired dressing over fresh basil leaves, cilantro, bell peppers and spiralized zucchini.
Try this creamy homemade dressing over spring greens, cucumber slices and spiralized carrots topped with microgreens.
Sweet apple, crunchy celery and pungent blue cheese make for the perfect combination in this 25-minute slaw.
Black beans, corn, cheddar and crunchy tortilla chips are the hallmark ingredients of our killer Southwest salad. Serve it in a bowl, or layer it in a glass jar and take it to go.
Coconut contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that can be helpful in preventing cancers and may have positive effects on on immunity.
The ultimate anti-aging memory food, blueberries contain compounds that help brain neurons communicate more effectively.
This fruity dressing with fresh marjoram and pungent blue cheese marries well with both sweet and savory dishes on the holiday table.
Making dressing with farro instead of bread is definitely a welcome – and healthy – change of pace.
Wild rice adds depth of flavor to this veggie-packed, whole-wheat dressing. For best texture, look for bread that has a thicker, crunchier crust rather than a softer one.
Three types of lettuce mingle with veggies and tender strips of broiled steak. With our Black Peppercorn Yogurt Dressing, we doubt you'll miss the ranch - and you'll certainly love the calorie count: just 187!