While living the healthy life (the new and improved life of you of 2018), it's easy to get bored and bogged down by the salads, the meals that you've promised yourself to eat 2-3 times a day in order to lose that holiday weight. Having the same old greenery day in and day out gets dull and makes you want to reach for the nearest burger or chocolate bar.

Use these 5 recipes to keep you interested in your new diet. You can even pre-make them for the week to keep you on track.

1. The SoCal LoCal

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tbsp dijon mustard

1 tsp honey

1 tsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Calories: ~90 per recipe

2. Mr Cheese

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

1.5 tsp dijon mustard

2 tsp minced garlic (you can get this in a jar to make it easier)

Now for the good stuff!

1/2 cup sour cream

2 tbsp mayonnaise

4 oz grated extra sharp cheddar

2 chopped green onions

Salt and pepper to taste

3. Hot Stuff

2/3 cup olive oil

1/3 cup vinegar

3 tbsp lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tsp mustard powder

1/4 tsp basil leaves

1/2 tsp oregano

Add for spice, depending on how spicy you want it: paprika, tabasco

Salt and pepper to taste

4. Noodle Man

1/4 cup peanut butter

2 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tbsp lime juice

3 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 1/2 tbsp honey

And finally....

5. For the one who has Ketchup on Everything

Simply mix all to blend

3/4 cup tomato paste

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp sweetner

1 tsp salt

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

Tiny pinch of allspice and cayenne pepper

2/3 cup water