The most "nutritionist-y" thing I could say is that I love salad. I really do love vegetables. Not cucumber sticks and red pepper just hanging out on a plate, but a melody of colorful, crunchy vegetables paired with the perfect protein and a yummy dressing.
Here are three of my go-to dressings. I am eating at least one salad a day and I need a yummy dressing. There are days when olive oil and lemon juice hit the spot, but there are days when I need a little more oomph. Check out these that I use regularly for a little yumminess with my colorful salad.
Upgraded Ranch Dressing- 8 servings
1 cup Cashews (raw)
1/2 cup Water
1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
3/4 tsp Sea Salt
1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
3 tbsps Tahina
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 cup Parsley (finely chopped)
1/4 cup Chives (finely chopped)
Combine everything in the food processor or with an immersion blender and store in a glass jar.
My Favorite Dressing- 6 servings
This is the dressing I am most often asked for.
1/2 cup All Natural Peanut Butter (smooth)
1/4 cup Lime juice (lemon will do in a pinch)
2 tbsps Water
2 Garlic (cloves, minced)
1/4 tsp Garlic granules or one clove of garlic
2 tbsps Water
1 tbsps sesame oil
Put everything into a jar and shake it until blended, or whisk ingredients together.
For Salads with Fruit & Veggies- 8 servings
I love a crisp persimmon or pear or some strawberries with mixed greens, crunchy almonds, and chicken. This dressing is easy and yum.
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup Light Olive Oil
2 tbsps Dijon Mustard
3 tbls Maple Syrup
2 tsps Nutritional Yeast (optional)
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
Mix together in a jar or with a whisk.
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