By Healthy and Wholesome LLC
It’s garden season—and there’s something so life-giving about harvesting your own spinach, kale, butter lettuce, and spring lettuce right from the backyard. These vibrant greens deserve something just as nourishing to top them off, and that’s where this homemade healthy version French-style dressing comes in.
This zesty dressing is creamy, tangy, and naturally sweetened—made without seed oils or artificial ingredients. Just real food that honors your body, your health journey, and the Creator who gave us everything we need to thrive. It’s the kind of dressing that brings bold flavor and still loves your body back. 🙌
🌿 Zesty French-Style Garden Dressing (Vegan-Adaptable)
A wholesome twist on a classic, perfect for fresh greens and intentional living.
Ingredients (Makes 7 servings):
- 1/3 cup avocado oil mayo
- 1/3 cup all-natural ketchup (no high fructose corn syrup)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (use vegan if preferred)
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (with the mother)
- 1 Tbsp raw honey (or pure maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Spices:
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
🥄 Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl or mason jar.
- Whisk or shake until well combined and creamy.
- Taste and adjust: Add more vinegar for tang, or a bit more honey/maple if you like it sweeter.
- Store in the fridge for 7–10 days (if it lasts that long!).
🍃 Ways to Enjoy It:
- Drizzled over garden-fresh salads
- As a dip for fresh veggies
- Poured on grilled lettuce-wrapped burgers or burgers
- Tossed with shredded cabbage and carrots for a quick slaw
However you use it, let this dressing be a reminder that food is both fuel and a gift. When we choose ingredients that honor the way we were created, healing happens from the inside out.
🕊️ “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” —1 Corinthians 10:31
✨ Tried it? Let’s Connect!
I’d love to know what greens you’re growing this season and how you’re using this zesty dressing! Drop a comment below or tag me in your garden-to-table meals. Let’s inspire each other to nourish well and live intentionally. 💚
“Make it. Taste it. Tag Me.”
“Try it and let your body thank you.”
It’s Garden and salad season—-What are you drizzling on yours?”
Yours In Health,
Penny
