We all know that boring salads are not popular. Many of our clients have asked us for recipes for salad dressings, and now that summer is in full swing we thought it would be a great time to share a few of our favorites.
Most of the time, you can modify the recipe to suit what’s in your pantry. Lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and apple cider vinegar can all be substituted. If you do not have coconut aminos, or soy sauce, you can use tamari instead. You can substitute maple syrup and honey for each other. Tahini can be added or removed from dressings in order to create a creamy dressing or vinaigrette.
Green Goddess Dressing or Dip
This is a slightly adapted version of my salad dressing collaboration with . You can get my Green Refresh Salad at one of the two (soon three) Field and Social locations in Vancouver. Snap a picture and tag me in it on Instagram. !
The dressing can be thickened by adding more water to the recipe. It is great as a topping for burgers or a dip.
Serves 8-10
Ingredients:
- 1 clove of garlic
- Fresh curly parsley, 1/4 cup
- Fresh basil, 1 TBSP packed
- 1/4 cup avocado (about 1 large)
- 2 TBSP tahini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water plus more if it is too thick
- Lemon juice, 1 TBSP
- 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar
Directions:
- Turn the food processor on and add the whole peeled garlic clove. Continue until it is well minced. If you do not have a processor, mince the garlic as usual.
- Add all ingredients except olive oil and water into the food processor. Blend.
- Pour the olive oil through the top of the blender and continue to blend until it is well combined.
You can also use a blender to make this recipe, but be sure to start with the oil and water.
Creamy Sesame Ginger Dressing
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients:
- 1 TBSP grated Ginger (tightly packaged)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 TSP sesame seed oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 TBSP tamari
- 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3/4 cup of water
Directions:
- Blend all ingredients for the best consistency. If you do not have a blender then make sure that the ginger and garlic is very finely minced. Place in a jar and shake.
Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
Serves two
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Red wine vinegar 2 TBSP
- 1 TSP dijon mustard
- 1 TSP honey or maple syrup
Directions:
- Add all ingredients in a bowl, whisking until well combined. Or put them into a jar and shake it.
Preparation Time:
5-10 minutes
Cook Time
Total Time:
Serves:
2-10
