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Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

Nissa — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:26:09 +0000

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

3 tablespoons caramelized onions, chopped fine
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine
Black pepper

Directions

Whisk together all ingredients until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add more or less of any ingredient according to taste preference.

Creamy Herbal Ranch Dressing

Nissa — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:22:54 +0000

Makes approximately 1 cup

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons mustard (Dijon or regular)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons grated red onion
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped fine
½ red onion, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic salt and mustard. Mix well. Add onions and shallots and fresh herbs and whisk together well until smooth and creamy. Add salt and lemon juice to taste.

Strawberry Vinaigrette

Nissa — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:22:07 +0000

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

2 strawberries, mashed
1 tablespoon shallots, chopped fine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
¼ cup almond oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

In a medium or small bowl whisk together all ingredients until smooth and emulsified. Toss together with salad or use as a marinade for chicken or fish.

Cilantro Lime Créme Fraiche

Nissa — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:16:04 +0000

Makes 2 tablespoons

Ingredients

2 tablespoons créme fraiche
1 tablespoon lime juice
Pinch of lime zest
½ tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, chopped fine
Salt

Directions

Place all ingredients in a small bowl, and whisk. Set aside.

Ginger Honey Mint Dressing

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:51:46 +0000

Makes approx ¾ cup

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon grated ginger
Juice and zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped fine

PREPARATION

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients together until blended well.

Serve over fresh tropical fruit like spring mangoes, papaya and pineapples……

Strawberry Basil Champagne Vinaigrette

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:39:51 +0000

Makes approx ¾ cup

INGREDIENTS

2 strawberries, cleaned and destemmed, and chopped finely
½ cup champagne vinaigrette
2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped fine

PREPARATION

Serve with a spinach & strawberry salad with almonds

Balsamic Herbed Tahini

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:37:16 +0000

Makes approx ¾ cup

INGREDIENTS

2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
Juice of 2 lemons (approx 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon tahini (hulled or unhulled)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped fine
Salt/pepper

PREPARATION

Whisk together in a small mixing bowl garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and tahini, until emulsified well.

Serve with mixed baby greens or mesclun mix salad

Curry Cilantro Mint Yogurt Dressing

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:27:48 +0000

Makes approx 1 ½ cups

INGREDIENTS

1 c Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
Juice of 2 limes and zest of 1
1 tablespoon curry powder
Salt/pepper

PREPARATION

In a medium mixing bowl blend all ingredients together with a whisk.

Serve over Cauliflower salad, use for curry chicken salad or with a fresh pea salad.

Cucumber Feta Dill Dressing

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:10:47 +0000

Makes approx 1 ½ cups

Ingredients

1 medium sized cucumber, peeled but not deseeded and chopped fine
1 c Greek yogurt
¼ cup feta drained and crumbled
1 clove garlic chopped fine
¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper

Directions

Blend all ingredients together with a blender or hand held processor, blend well and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over a spring pea and radish salad

Herby Anchovy Garlic Dressing

admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:57:33 +0000

Makes approx 1 cup

INGREDIENTS

2 anchovy filets, rinsed and dried
2 cloves garlic chopped
Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
2 teaspoon parsley, chopped
2 teaspoon chives, chopped
Salt/pepper

PREPARATION

In a medium bowl mash the anchovies with the garlic and form a paste, whisk together withthe paste lemon juice, olive oil, and mustard. Whisking rapidly until emulsified, add the fresh herbs and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve over baby romaine leaves with hearty herb croutons