Oil-free Dressings
Oil-free dressings, substituting nuts/seeds or nut butters, are really delicious and very easy to create. They are more healthful, too. While oil is 100% fat, in addition to essential fatty acids, nuts provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and a high level of plant sterols-naturally occurring components of plant cell membranes that help block the absorption of dietary cholesterol.
Gingery Orange-Pecan Dressing
Makes about 1/2 cup
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 cup roasted pecans
- 2 tablespoon finely grated carrots
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
Blend all ingredients in a blender and serve or refrigerate and use within 2-3 days. This is great on all types of salads, cooked vegetables, beans, and grains.
Lime-Tahini Dressing
Makes about 1/2 cup
- 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice from 2 small limes)
- Lime zest from the fresh lime
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sesame tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 1/2 tablespoons water or apple juice
Blend all ingredients in a blender and serve or refrigerate and use within 2–3 days.
