For people with chronic kidney disease and failure, everything you eat is important. Every tiny ingredient has to be accounted for and measured to make sure it is safe for your body to process.
Making your own salad dressings is actually very easy.Here are a few tips and ideas to making salad dressings that are safe for your kidney disease diet!
Oil and VinegarA drizzle of balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil give a burst of flavor without covering up the natural deliciousness of the salad itself.
Honey LimeFor a touch of sweetness, mix together a couple tablespoons of lime juice, one tablespoon of honey, and two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Dijon VinaigretteMix together ¼ cup of vinegar (either red wine or balsamic), two tablespoons of olive or canola oil, and two tablespoons of Dijon mustard.
Classic ItalianFor a kidney safe version of this classic, blend together ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon sugar, and Italian salt-free seasoning mix.