March 6, 2010
Salad Dressing Basics
Making a great salad dressing is easy and fast to make. Start with a ratio of 2 parts fat and 1 part acid/sour. Add Seasonings, Salt and a Sweetener if desired. The ingredients can be put into a jar and shaken together or put into a blender and blended. Some suggestions for each category are below. Have fun!
Fats
Extra virgin cold pressed olive oil
Cold pressed oils, sesame, hemp
Almonaise, avocado, raw tahini, nuts/seeds
Acid/Sours
Raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar
Raw red wine vinegar, raw coconut vinegar
Balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar
Lemon juice, lime juice
Orange juice, grapefruit juice
Salts
Sun dried sea salt
Himalayan salt
Nama shoyu
Miso, celery, dulse, kelp
Sweeteners
Honey
Raw agave nectar, 100% pure maple syrup
Sucanat, dried sugar cane
Dates, raisins, pear, apple, carrots, mango
Seasonings/Spicy
Herbs and spices-onion, garlic, ginger, pepper, cayenne, mustard, lovage, parsley, chives, thyme, oregano, basil, cilantro, tarragon, etc
Nutritional yeast flakes
Vegetable broth powder
Tomato powder or paste
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