Ginger Dressing

Ever get tired of your everyday salad dressing? Here are some quick & easy recipes to try for a new spin on your greens.

Ingredients

• 2 large carrots, peeled/chopped
• 2 large shallots, peeled/chopped
• 1/4 cup ginger, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sweet white miso
• 1/4 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil
• 1/2 cup grape-seed oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 salt
• 1/2 pepper

For Salad:

• 1 head baby gem lettuce, chopped
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 avocado, diced

Preparation

1. Mix all ingredients in blender until smooth.
2. Serve over salad.

Spicy Hummus Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup hummus
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 chipotle pepper, sliced
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

Preparation

1. Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

Citrus Hemp Seed Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons raw shelled hemp seeds
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Blend in blender until smooth.
2. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper.

Tomato Paprika Dressing

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Preparation

1. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add tomatoes and boil 30 seconds, after cutting a slit in each tomato.
2. Transfer tomatoes to a bowl.
3. Peel skin.
4. Cut into quarters.
5. Transfer to blender.
6. Add the vinegar, sugar, garlic, and paprika, and blend until smooth. Add extra-virgin olive oil slowly but surely.
7. Season with salt and pepper.

Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Preparation

1. Place all items in jar and shake to combine.

Shallot & Grapefruit Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup shallots, chopped
• 2 cups grapefruit juice
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. Heat 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
2. Add shallots and cook until golden brown.
3. Stir in juice.
4. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced to 1 cup.
5. Remove from heat. Let cool.
6. Place mixture in blender until smooth.
7. Add olive oil slowly but surely.