October is Dressing Recipes!
Halloween is a fun time to dress up but how about dressing up your salad and food!
Whenever I write up diet plans for my training clients a common question I usually receive is “What type of dressing should I use on my salad or what can I put on my food to add flavor?” This month’s recipes will focus on healthy alternatives to your usual store bought salad dressing and condiments.
I enjoy getting creative in the kitchen and using whatever fruit or fresh herbs I have on hand. Two of my family’s favorites are Orange Basil dressing and Lemon Dill dressing.
Orange Basil Dressing
2-3 Oranges, Squeeze the juice of the oranges into your food processor
Add one handful of fresh basil
Add approximately ½ cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Add 1-2 teaspoons of agave syrup (dependent on your taste buds)
Puree all ingredients in your food processor and you are ready to dress your salad!
Lemon Dill Dressing
Squeeze approximately 1/3 cup of lemon juice into your food processor
Add a small handful of fresh dill
Add ½ Cup of EVO
Add 1 tablespoon of agave syrup
Optional - Season with garlic powder, fresh black pepper
Puree all ingredients in your food processor and dress up your salad!
Tofu Mayonnaise
½ Block of silken or soft tofu
3 tablespoons of EVO
Juice of ½ lemon
1 heaping teaspoon of spicy mustard
½ teaspoon black pepper
Place all ingredients in your food processor and puree until the texture becomes smooth. Great to use in place of mayo in an egg salad recipe!