Ready to make the ultimate salad but not sure what dressing? Here are the most popular salad dressings that are favourites for a reason.

Balsamic Vinaigrette: A classic dressing made from balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and seasonings, providing a tangy and slightly sweet flavour.

Caesar Dressing: Creamy and flavourful, Caesar dressing typically includes ingredients like garlic, anchovies, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Ranch Dressing: Creamy and versatile, ranch dressing is made with buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, herbs, and spices, offering a cool and tangy flavour.

Honey Mustard Dressing: Sweet and tangy, honey mustard dressing combines honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar, and mayonnaise or yoghurt for a deliciously balanced flavour.

Lemon Herb Dressing: Light and refreshing, lemon herb dressing features lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or thyme.

Asian Sesame Dressing: A fusion of sweet and savoury flavours, Asian sesame dressing includes ingredients like sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and ginger.

Thousand Island Dressing: Creamy and slightly sweet, Thousand Island dressing typically contains mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and finely chopped ingredients like onions and peppers.

Tahini Dressing: Nutty and creamy, tahini dressing is made with tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, and water, offering a unique flavour profile often enjoyed in Middle Eastern cuisine.

Encouraging children to eat more salads can be a fun and rewarding experience when you approach it correctly. Here are some tips to help make salads more appealing to kids:

Involve Them in Preparation: At HelloFresh, we’re all about family cooking. Get children to help with washing, chopping, and assembling salad ingredients. When kids are involved in the preparation process, they are more likely to be interested in trying the final product.

Offer Variety: Include a variety of colourful vegetables, fruits, and toppings in the salad to make it visually appealing. Let children choose their favourite ingredients to customise their salads.

Make it Fun: Get creative! Arrange salad ingredients in fun shapes or use cookie cutters to cut fruits and vegetables into interesting designs. Consider serving salad in colourful bowls or on themed plates to make it more appealing.

Introduce Tasty Dressings: Offer a selection of flavourful dressings for children to choose from, such as ranch, honey mustard, or yoghurt-based dressings. Experiment with homemade dressings using child-friendly flavours like honey or mayo.

Start Small: If your child is hesitant about eating salad, start by offering small portions or incorporating salad ingredients into dishes they already enjoy, such as wraps, sandwiches, or pasta salads.

Make it a Game: Turn salad eating into a game by creating challenges or rewards for trying new ingredients or combinations. You could also have a "build-your-own-salad" night where everyone gets to create their own salad masterpiece.

By making salads interactive, flavourful, and visually appealing, you can help form a positive attitude towards healthy eating for your children. Take a look at our family favourite recipes for more inspiration.