Most vegetables are neutral in flavor, so the dressing you use for your salad plus other ingredients like herbs and spices you add will have a big impact on the flavor of the entire dish. The good news is that you can customize the flavor to suit your mood, whether you like something light and creamy or something heavy and full of flavor.

Here are 3 salad dressing recipes that will bring your greens and vegetables to life:

Honey and Raspberry Vinaigrette

What do you need:

• 1 cup of fresh raspberries

• 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 tablespoon of honey

• 1 tablespoon white sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine the raspberries and white sugar in a bowl and leave for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture is juicy. Mash berries with a fork until smooth (or pulse in a blender for 30 seconds if you prefer a smoother dressing). Pour into a glass jar with a lid and then add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey and salt to the jar. Cover and shake until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Cheesy Peppercorn Dressing

What do you need:

• 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion

• 2 tablespoons of milk

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

In a bowl, mix the yogurt, Parmesan cheese, onion, parsley mayonnaise, ground black pepper, and salt. Slowly add and stir milk until desired thinness is achieved. Add more cheese or salt to adjust the flavor. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

sweet bacon dressing

What do you need:

• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1 1/2 cups of white sugar

• 1/2 cup white vinegar

• 1/4 cup of water

• 3 teaspoons cornstarch

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in medium bowl. Slowly add the vinegar and water, whisking constantly. Place the crumbled bacon in a skillet over medium heat and then the sugar mixture over the bacon. Cook and stir constantly until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

These delicious dressing recipes will instantly liven up any green or vegetable salad mix, even with fruit. Try them at home today and you will surely eat more healthy salads more often!