Beat the heat with this keto-friendly, alkaline salad dressing recipe made with Toasted Coconut and Lemon Salad Dressing. Drizzle this quick and easy homemade lemon coconut sauce for an instant boost of tropical flavour. It is perfectly creamy, sweet and tart.
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Homemade salad dressing is lovely and much healthier than store-bought processed foods. I also made a hearty alkaline homemade dressing to complement a healthy diet of vibrantly colorful salad, fruits and vegetables packed with nutritional value.
Super Alkaline Salad Dressing
Instead of using another acidic salad dressing like Caesar dressing or lemon vinaigrette with Balsamic vinegar, we use a few simple ingredients on the list of most alkaline foods to make this super healthy dressing.
Download your list of Acid Alkaline Food Chart HERE.
Health Benefits of Alkaline Foods
If you are wondering if it is better to eat acidic or alkaline foods, the answer is an alkaline diet helps improve overall health. Some of the benefits include the following:
- Reduces inflammation
- Promote weight loss and avoid weight gain
- Eliminate toxins
- Promotes energy
- Improve kidney health
- Inhibits the growth of yeast and bad bacteria
What Is Alkaline?
Alkaline foods have a pH higher than 7. Foods on the pH scale between pH 7-14 are alkaline. Foods on the pH scale between 0-6 are considered acidic.
Alkaline means that something has a pH higher than 7. The human body is about 7.4 pH. If the body becomes overly acidic, calcium depletes, weakening bones, osteoporosis, inflammation and kidney disorders.
Ingredients and Substitutes
This vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free lemon dressing uses a can of full-fat unsweetened coconut milk for extra creaminess. This flavor combination has the perfect balance of little sweet, tart and a lot of tropical!
- Unsweetened Coconut Milk (such as Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk) – coconuts Contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) fatty acids and omega-6
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- White Wine Vinegar
- Fresh Lemon Juice - Lemons are a good source of Vitamin C
- Coconut Sugar or Maple Syrup
- Garlic Powder
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Toasted Coconut Flakes
- Lemon Zest (optional)
If you want to add extra boost in flavor profile, fresh herbs such as a little bit of fresh thyme or dill does wonders.
Some people like to add a little Dijon mustard (note acidic food ingredient).
If you want to make increase the amount of healthy fat this easy salad dressing recipe, add a tablespoon of coconut oil to compliment your keto recipes.
Instructions and Cooking Tips
This lemon salad dressing with coconut milk is full of flavour. It is super easy to make. It doesn’t even require much prep time! You do not need to use a food processor or blender to combine the ingredients. Simply toss everything in a mason jar or medium bowl and give it a shake.
I also highly recommend investing in a quality salad spinner. Drying your veggies thoroughly is so important after they are washed. It helps prevent watered down salads dressings and the salad stays fresher, longer!
What To Serve With Toasted Coconut and Lemon Coconut Dressing
If you are wondering what salad dressings are alkaline, this tropical salad dressing goes well with a large bowl of fresh fruit salad or a salad packed fresh vegetables from the garden such as bell peppers.
If you are a fan of easy recipes and crave different ways to spruce up your daily salad, this lemony coconut dressing is a real treat!
Also, check out our delicious Summer Peach Arugula Salad with Elderflower Vinaigrette recipe! I'd love to see how you went with my recipes! Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @INSTANOMSS #INSTANOMSS.
Toasted Coconut and Lemon Salad Dressing (Alkaline Diet)
Beat the heat with this keto-friendly, alkaline salad dressing recipe made with Toasted Coconut and Lemon Juice. Drizzle this quick and easy homemade lemon coconut sauce for an instant boost of tropical flavour. It is perfectly creamy, sweet and tart.
- Prep Time: 4
- Cook Time: 1
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 persons 1x
- Category: sauces
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: Pacific North West, Canadian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 400ml Unsweetened Coconut Milk (we use 1 can of Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk)
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp White Wine Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Coconut Sugar
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Dash of Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- 2 tsp Toasted Coconut Flakes
- ½ tsp Freshly grated lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in medium bowl. Or simply toss everything in a mason jar and give it a shake.
- Mix well until blended.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to combine. For creamier dressing, refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Serve and enjoy with your favourite super alkaline salad!
Notes
- I highly recommend investing in a quality salad spinner. Drying your veggies thoroughly is so important after they are washed. It helps prevent watered down salads dressings and the salad stays fresher, longer!
- Signup and download our FREE List of Alkaline Foods and instantly improve your gut health!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small bowl
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 6.3 g
- Sodium: 607.8 mg
- Fat: 31.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Andrea says
love the coconut and lemon combination! so good!
Nancy says
Glad you loved this nice tropical and bright salad dressing!
Ksenia says
This salad dressing was so flavorful yet simple! A true revelation. The coconut milk flavor really shined through
Erin says
This was so yummy! I have been trying to incorporate some vegetarian/vegan options into my keto diet, and this one is going to be TOSSED into the salad rotation for sure!
Tina says
I am loving this salad dressing! So yummy and simple to make.
Nancy says
you bet!! it's gut calming too!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
This sounds like a delicious and simple dressing recipe. I'm glad it used ingredients I usually have on hand.
Nancy says
oh cindy you must eat healthy all the time!
Judith says
Delicious and such a refreshing dressing.
Nancy says
Judith! Thanks for your support!
Michelle says
I've been wanting to make more homemade dressings, and these were perfect!
Nancy says
Thanks Michelle! Same with us! homemade dressings so so easy to make and quite healthy!
Terri says
I am always on the hunt for new salad dressings and I LOVE that this one is so different than the others! I also appreciate the health information - I did not know that about acidic foods. Coconut crazy here so this will be on the menu this week. Thanks for the recipe - pinned!
Nancy says
THanks Terri - so glad this coconut milk dressing turned out to be a new favourite!
Asha says
This healthy salad dressing was delicious drizzled on a bowl of fresh fruit. Such a lovely tropical twist that is perfect for summer.
Megan says
I just started an alkaline diet, so I'm grateful for the recipe. Love the idea of the crispy chickpeas, too! It's so nice that everything can be so delicious on a wellness diet!
jennifer says
Perfect, so delicious and vibrant!!!! I loved this salad dressing and 110% pulled me out of the salad rut with blah dressing I had fallen in!
Donny says
This was so creamy and so good! And not too sweet. Loved it on my salads for the week.
Leah says
Love this coconut and lemon salad dressing! I've been on an alkaline diet, and this salad dressing is a game changer!
Megan says
This dressing sounds delicious.
Maiko says
This dressing was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked me where I bought the dressing, they were so surprised when I told them it was homemade! Thanks for this great recipe!
Shilpa says
All the tropical flavors in this dressing is so refreshing.
Addie says
So flavorful!
Bernice says
This salad dressing is a 'must try'! I never even thought about making dressing with coconut milk but dang was it delicious Great idea to add it to a kale salad because they really went well together. Pinning to make again!
Jen says
love the hint of garlic powder in this salad dressing.
Katie says
This salad dressing is so incredible! Super easy to make and perfect for all kinds of salads!
Natalie says
Your alkaline coconut lemon dressing is divine Nancy. Didn't know all the benefits of alkaline meals, thanks!
Amy says
Nice! I'm always looking form some different dressings to try.
Nora says
This salad dressing sounds amazing! Can't wait to try it out! Thanks for sharing!
Alexandra says
Such delicious flavours! Love the toasted coconut.
Katie says
Love this alkalizing salad! Super healthy and refreshing!
Swathi says
This toasted coconut lemon salad dressing looks yumm.
Tavo says
We love having salads, so these healthy dressings come very handily!
Jeri says
This coconut and lemon salad dressing was a lovely change from my regular dressing. We loved the flavor!
Nadja says
I love making homemade dressings and these were fantastic! Thanks for sharing,
Shelby says
This combines two of my favorite flavors, it's delicious!
Melanie says
Bright flavors a favorite in our house, and I love all the combinations you provide here. Great recipe!
Kat says
A perfect summer salad and so flavoursome!
Amanda says
I would love to try this on a salad with coconut shrimp! Yum
Janessa says
Such a fresh and delicious dressing! I'll be using this often on my garden salads this summer.
Natalie says
Great dressing Nancy, thanks!
Holly says
Love the light and tropical flavors of this dressing!
Sue says
What a delicious and fresh salad dressing!
Gina Abernathy says
Just the right amount of boost for my salad. It's delicious and so light.
Jean says
This is a unique salad dressing for me, that was easy to make.
Mallory says
Love this dressing! It’s my new go-to (:
Michelle says
This is such a unique dressing, I absolutely loved it!
Andrea says
this salad dressing is delicious! so so good!
Heidi Bruaw says
This sounds delicious! I love coconut and lemon. Thank you for the information on alkaline diets. I didn't know much about what it meant before. I can see why it is a healthier way to eat. 🙂