Delicious, Light (daylight) Healthy Dressings

Lime Cilantro Dressing:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or flax seed oil
5 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
Juice of 5 limes, freshly squeezed
3 Tbs. fresh cilantro
1 Tbs. vegetables seasoning
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

Puree all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve over salad. Makes 1 cup

Pesto Dressing:

2 bunches fresh basil
1/4 to 1/2 bunch fresh parsley
4 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1 Tbs. honey or maple syrup (or stevia to taste)
Extra virgin olive oil or flax seed oil, to taste

Place all the ingredients, except the oil, in a blender. Puree on high for 10 seconds. With the blender going, add the oil in a thin stream until desired consistency is reached.

Place the dressing in a tightly covered container and refrigerate. Use this dressing for dipping or lightly steamed vegetables or thinned and served as a salad dressing or on grains. Makes approximately 1/2 cups.

Creamy Lemon Herb Dressing:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil or flax seed oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon zest (grated peel)
1 tsp. orange zest (grated peel)
3 Tbs. assorted fresh herbs, chopped fine (thyme, basil, cilantro, or oregano)

Blend all the ingredients, except the herbs, until creamy and smooth. Remove from the blender and add the herbs. Serve over salad or vegetables. Makes one cup.

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