My Favorite Dressings (well…just a couple)
Dressings have become a mainstay of my cook-up because they fit easily into my overall Cook-up philosophy and goals which are: 1. fast healthy food
2.YUMMY
3. Save me time and money.
Recipes in this cook-up:
Green Goddess Dressing
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Tahini Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing
Green Goddess Dressing
Ingredients:
1c whole milk greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1c parsley
1c mixed leafy herbs: dill, mint, cilantro, and/or tarragon
2T chopped chives
2T fresh lemon juice
1/2 t zest
1T EVOO
2t capers (or anchovies!)
1 garlic clove
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions: pulse herbs, capers and garlic in a food processor add all other ingredients and then store in a mason jar or glass jar in your fridge. This dressing goes well with any kind of lettuce salad, spiral beet salad, pita sandwiches or slices, for veggie dip or drizzled over roasted veggies like: broccoli, cauliflower, or squash and amazing over a roasted veggie grain bowl with quinoa or farro.
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing
Ingredients:
2c fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves minced
1/4c fresh lime juice
2t maple syrup/honey
1/2t red chili flakes
Salt and Pepper to taste
6T EVOO
1-2T water if needed to thin.
1 ripe avocado or 1/2c plain whole milk greek yogurt,
Directions: Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend till smooth. This will keep in the fridge for a week (but it will be gone way before that!).
Tahini Dressing
Tahini Dressing
Ingredients:
1/4c smooth tahini
3T water, more if needed to get to desired consistency
2T fresh lemon juice
2T EVOO
1T maple syrup
1t toasted sesame oil
1 grated garlic clove
Directions: Whisk all ingredients together and store in a mason jar in the fridge.
This dressing is nutty, savory, with a little tang of lemon and beautiful balance of sweetness from the maple syrup. Tahini is associated with Middle Eastern food and is delicious on salad, roasted veg, roasted veg and grain bowls, veggie dip or anything that you want to experiment with. It is a staple to have in the fridge at all times!
