Kale Ceasar Salad

November 23rd, 2018 by

Well, I must admit, this was a home run, both in terms of speed and taste. We were racing to make the Thanksgiving veggies and get to our special holiday meal at my sister-in-law’s home.  I was planning to make another dish, but in our rush, this one came together more quickly, so we went with it. Upon trying it, everyone said they loved it, even John, and EVEN my two year old! The dressing is walnut, parsley, olive oil, lemon, garlic, miso and white balsamic. I used the common curly green kale, massaged the dressing in and topped it with a few crunchy cruton substitutes: slivered almonds and pumpkin seeds. You can also sprinkle in some parmesan cheese, if you’d like.

Tahini Miso Dressing

April 28th, 2018 by

This tangy dressing has four simple and wholesome ingredients: sesame tahini, mellow white miso, white balsamic, and lemon.

I served this dressing over kale, red onion, tomato and kalamata olives, and it was delightful.

It also makes a great dip for raw veggies.

Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It is known for its thiamin, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, manganese and protein. Calcium and magnesium may help decrease blood pressure. Tahini also contains more Phytosterols than other nuts and seeds offering cholesterol-lowering and cancer-blocking effects. Tahini provides sasamin and sesame which are antioxidant nutrients that can help support the immune system and balance hormone levels. (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/298585.php)

(http://nutritiondata.self.com/foods-tahini000000000000000000000.html)

Miso, made from soybeans, offers fiber and protein and many nutrients. It provides all essential amino acids and is thus a complete protein. It can help with digestion, protect cell membranes from aging, strengthen immune system, restore probiotics to the intestines, and more.

(http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/legumes-and-legume-products/4379/2)

(http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=114)

Lemons boast flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. They have lots of Vitamin C too, of course.

Feel good about this tasty salad dressing that does good for you!

Happy Herbs Italian Vinaigrette

July 29th, 2017 by

Happy Herbs Italian Vinaigrette is no ordinary Italian salad dressing.  This creamy herbal vinaigrette has a beautiful bold flavor with its mixture of simple, healthy ingredients: miso, hummus, white balsamic vinegar, lemon, lime, olive oil and Herbes de Provence (thyme, fennel, basil, savory, lavender). Enjoy on traditional greens with tomatoes, red onion, carrots and sunflower seeds, or with your favorite salad creation. Also enjoy as a vegetable dip by using a little less vinegar to thicken it. Here’s to your health and culinary enjoyment!