Avocado and Cilantro Salad Dressing
Preparation time: 5-10 minutes
This recipe yields: 1 cup
Suggested portion per individual serving: 2 Tbsp
Storage suggestions for future use: Store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or in the freezer in small, airtight freezer containers for a few weeks.
Ingredients:
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• 1 avocado, seed removed, mashed
• ⅓ cup lime juice
• 2 Tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
• ¼ cup canola oil
• Pinch sea salt
Directions:
1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or an electric blender and blend into a smooth sauce.
2. Serve with a green salad of your choice, including ample raw veggies, and a few raw or baked nuts (walnuts, almonds, pine nuts) and seeds (sesame, pumpkin, sunflower).
Cranberry and Goat Cheese Salad Dressing
Preparation time: 5-10 minutes
This recipe yields: 1 cup
Suggested portion per individual serving: 2 Tbsp
Storage suggestions for future use: Store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator or in the freezer in small, airtight freezer containers for a few weeks.
Ingredients:
• 4 Tbsp dried cranberries
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 2 Tbsp water
• ¼ cup unsweetened apple puree
• 6 raw walnuts
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 oz (28 g) blue cheese or goat cheese
• Pinch sea salt
Directions:
1. Soak cranberries in ¼ cup water and let sit for a few hours or overnight to soften.
2. Drain the cranberries.
3. Place the cranberries and all the other ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
4. Serve with a green salad of your choice, including extra veggies and condiments, such as sliced tomatoes, cucumber, red bell peppers, grated carrots with baked nuts (walnuts, almonds, pine nuts) and seeds (sesame, pumpkin, sunflower).
Mustard and Balsamic Dressing
Preparation time: 10 minutes
This recipe yields: 1½ cup
Suggested portion per individual serving: 2 Tbsp
Storage suggestions for future use: Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients:
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup water
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground mustard or one tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch sea salt
• 1 Tbsp honey (optional for the sweet tooth)
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, garlic, and mustard powder. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in minced fresh herbs if desired.
2. Serve with a rich green salad of your choice with extra veggies and condiments, such as sliced tomatoes, cucumber, red bell peppers, grated carrots with baked nuts (walnuts, almonds, pine nuts) and seeds (sesame, pumpkin, sunflower).
(Nutritionist, Life Coach and Director of MVB-Health)
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