Three Epic Salad Dressings!!!
As promised in my last Instagram post, here are three of my very favorite salad dressing recipes.
So good, that even if you're not a salad human, you could potentially become one!
Japanese Restaurant Carrot Ginger Dressing
makes about 2 cups
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup rough chopped onion or shallot
1 heaping tablespoon gluten free miso (like Mellow White)
3 tablespoons fresh chopped or jarred ginger
3 tablespoons rice or coconut vinegar
2 - 3 tablespoons of water (add if needed to blend)
2 tablespoons xylitol syrup (make with 1/2 c hot water and dissolve 1/2 c xylitol) or mirin, or raw honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
A few drops of coconut aminos or tamari
1/2 cup cold-pressed olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
Put everything in a blender or food processor until desired texture is achieved.
I like it with a little bit of texture, but you can blend it until it's super smooth!
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Avocado Green Goddess
makes about 2 cups
large handful basil
large handful cilantro
1/2 cup flat Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped chives or green onion
3-4 cloves garlic
1/2 cup plain sheep's milk or coconut milk yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small avocado, pitted and rough chopped
1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 2 small fillets (optional, sub capers for vegans!)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
water to blend if needed, add a little at a time
Put everything in the blender, and blend until smooth and beautifully creamy,
scrape down the sides and use the tamper if needed!
Also incredible as a dip! Try adding some marinated artichoke hearts and
sautéed spinach and onion and blend until just mixed.
Serve with corn chips or raw vegetables!
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Costa Rica Inspired Passionfruit Dressing
makes about 1 cup
pulp of 3-5 passion fruits (or 1/2 cup passion fruit puree)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons xylitol, agave, or honey
1 tablespoon coconut vinegar (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Blend all until smooth.
When I found passionfruit salad dressing on a trip to Costa Rica, I was seriously disturbed that I'd lived my first 32 years without it. It literally makes any salad taste like vacation. You can order passion fruit puree online. It's a little pricey, but you can freeze it in portions, and use it for smoothies, desserts, and jams!
So there you go. Dressings that will make you crave salad as a vehicle to eat them!
Enjoy!
Love,
Rylie
