Why You Should Make Your Own Salad Dressing with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

A Simple Switch with Powerful Benefits

When it comes to improving your diet, small changes can create lasting results. One of the easiest and most impactful? Ditch the supermarket salad dressings and make your own, starting with extra virgin olive oil as your base.

The Problem with Store-Bought Dressings

Many commercial dressings are made with refined seed oils—like soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower—chosen not for nutrition, but for shelf life and profit margin. These oils are often high in omega-6 fatty acids, which, in excess, can fuel chronic inflammation—a root cause of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and more.

Even worse, many dressings are laced with preservatives, stabilisers, flavour enhancers, and hidden sugars—undermining the health benefits of your fresh salad.

The Superior Alternative: Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Making your own dressing gives you full control, and extra virgin olive oil transforms it from simple to extraordinary.

At the heart of The Governor™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil lies:

• Monounsaturated fats that support heart and brain health

• Polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that reduce inflammation and protect your cells

• A natural, stable composition that resists oxidation and eliminates the need for synthetic additives

It’s minimally processed, deeply flavourful, and a key component of the world’s healthiest dietary tradition—the Mediterranean diet.

4 Easy Dressings You Can Make at Home

No preservatives. No seed oils. Just real ingredients, big flavour, and true nourishment.

1. Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Sweet, tangy, and versatile. Perfect with spinach, kale, or grilled meats.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp The Governor™ EVOO

• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• Salt & pepper to taste

2. Balsamic Herb Dressing

Classic and comforting. Ideal for rocket, mozzarella, and tomatoes.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp The Governor™ EVOO

• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or 1 tbsp fresh)

• ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, minced

• Salt & pepper to taste

3. Pomegranate Molasses Dressing

Bold, tangy-sweet, with a Middle Eastern flair. Delicious with roasted veg and grains.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp The Governor™ EVOO

• 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 small garlic clove, grated

• Pinch of cumin (optional)

• Salt & pepper

4. Chilli Lime & Ginger Dressing

Fresh and fiery—perfect with prawns, salmon, or crisp slaws.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp The Governor™ EVOO

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1 tsp dried chilli flakes

• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• Salt & pepper

Method:
Whisk ingredients in a bowl or shake in a jar. Taste and tweak to your liking—add a splash of lemon, a touch more honey, or extra herbs.

Real Food, Real Flavour

When you use exceptional ingredients, you don’t need to overcomplicate.

Extra virgin olive oil isn’t just healthier—it’s transformative.