Healthy Salad Dressing Alternatives

Do you think salads are the most boring and flavorless food ever? I will tell you how to make them so much yummier, with out adding hundreds of calories!! I personally lovee salads, when made correctly of course;) But there are those occasions I just do not want to eat my greens :/ However, knowing you don't have to fork down plain spinach can make eating a salad a much easier victory. One way, as most of us know, is to add a dressing. Unfortunately, that flavor can pack a calorie-loaded punch. But fear no longer! Here are some healthier alternatives to a typical salad dressing:

• Olive Oil: Okay, this one might not add much flavor, however it does supply the healthy fat you need, and will help bind the salad together
• Vinegar: Usually added with olive oil, there are varieties of flavors of vinegar, so go ahead and experiment to find your favorite!
• Cottage Cheese: Flavor, as well as protein boost! Just add a spoonful or two of cottage cheese to your salad, and not only will it bind your leafy greens and carrots, it is able to add some much needed texture
• Avocado: I lovee putting 1/2 an avocado in my salad! It adds creaminess and flavor, as well as healthy fats and really brings the ingredients together                                                                    PRO TIP: make guacamole by preparing the avocado with spices of your choice:)
• Salsa: SUPER Low in calories and high in flavor? YES please! Also an alternative choice instead of straight up tomatoes, and the spice will boost your metabolism! 
• Humus: This is one of my favorite options, probably because I love the flavor and creaminess! To avoid preservatives, you can even make your own hummus!
• Beans: Black beans, kidney beans, even chili! Adds so much flavor, as well as protein and good carbs!

These are not the only options out there, these are just the ones I have discovered and personally enjoy. Get creative! Experimenting is one of the best things about cooking; some ideas could be disasters, and some will make you wonder why it hasn't been discovered before! 

What do you use to spice up a bland salad? Let me know in the comments! :)