French Dressing

I tried this dressing for the first time today. Again, Jamie Oliver's. So tasty! Especially in a green salad.

• Peel and finely chop 1/4 of a clove of garlic
• Put the garlic, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of white or red wine vinegar (I used red), and 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a jam jar with a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (I'm not into black pepper that much so I put...almost nothing)
• Put the lid on the jar and shake well

Of course if you don't have a jam jar you can put all of the ingredients in the Vitamix. I would say in variable speed 3-4. Until everything is well mixed. 

I just watched Julie and Julia again...and since the recipe is french and all, I say to you... Bon Appettit!!!!!

Zesty Salad Dressing

A few people have been asking me for this salad recipe. It's nothing special. Just stuff I've thrown together in the right ratios I suppose. But I guess the thing that people seem to like the most is the dressing. This recipe is good for a huge salad and maybe even some to save for later depending on how much you use. I like to throw it over some fresh greens, tons of sprouts, a little tomato, avocado and some cooked or sprouted quinoa (since it is a complete protein.) Use whatever veggies you have lying around or whatever is in season. I wasn't much of a salad eater until I found a dairy-free dressing that tasted good. I guess it's a slight variation off of Kira's dressing that she posted a while back with a little extra zing. But that recipe was a great place for me to start. Feel free to vary it up and try a little more or less of certain ingredients.

1 Cup Olive Oil

1/2 Flaxseed Oil (for a good dose of omegas)

10 cloves Raw Garlic (or more if you like it spicier)

3 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar

1/4 C Braggs Amino Acids

1 1/2 TBSP of your favorite Mustard (I like spicy brown)

1/4 of a small Sweet Onion

1/2 inch Ginger Root

1/4 Cup Kosher Soy Bacon Bits (for their smoky flavor, I find these at Good Earth in the bulk aisle)

Throw all ingredients into a vitamix or other good blender and blend till creamy. Toss into your salad or over some rice or anything. Enjoy!

Garlic Dressing

1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sunflower oil
7-10 cloves garlic (or more to taste)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
3 Tbs. spike seasoning
1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 smaller onion

This is a delicious and versatile dressing that adds flavor to any dish. Tonight I had it on brown rice and pinto beans. My family has also used it for potatoes, fish, and of course salad. You can add more or less garlic to taste. Garlic is so good for you and this is a delicious way to eat lots of it raw.