Ever make a beautiful, healthy salad at home, or even order one at a restaurant, and think about how much good you are doing for your body, your health? All those veggies, the greens, maybe even some nuts, seeds or fruit are gently tossed into the bounty of good health sitting on your plate. And then you reach for the dressing...
Is a salad really healthy anymore when it's smothered in bottled dressing? Most dressings suffocate the individual tastes of the delicate contents of your dinner, not to mention the empty calories and sugar(and additives).
So next time you reach for the bottle of Ceasar, Ranch, Russian, French, whatever dressing, think of your poor salad and dress for health instead! A squeeze of lemon juice, drizzle of olive oil, maybe a fruity vinaigrette, or a homemade dressing like the one below...
Avocado Delight Dressing
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 Avocado, peeled and pitted
1/4 Cup red onion, sliced
1/2 TSP Pesto
2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 TBSP Lemon Juice
Pinch of salt
1 TSP Sunflower Seeds
2-4 TBSP water
Put all ingredients in a food processor, starting off with only 2 TBSP of water. Blend until the ingredients are smooth. If you would like a less thick dressing, add another TBSP of water and blender again. Continue doing so until you have the desired consistency.
Store in an air tight container. Makes enough dressing for 2 large salads.
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