Dressings, Sauces and Dips

Avocado Dip

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 large peeled and pitted avocado
2/3 cup plain goat or soy yogurt
1 tomato, diced
dash or two of cayenne pepper
sea salt and black pepper

Directions:
1. Mash avocado with a fork until very smooth.
2. Add yogurt, tomato and cayenne. Blend until smooth. This may be done in a food processor, blender, or with a fork.
3. Add sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste.
4. Serve chilled with mixed raw vegetables.

Note:
Best made a maximum of 1 hour before serving.

Hazelnut Pesto

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 cup pesto

Ingredients:
1 cup hazelnuts, oven toasted
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 teaspoons umeboshi vinegar or fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
2. Place in refrigerator.

Peanut Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients:
1 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon tamari
dash cayenne pepper

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a fork.
2. Add water in 1 tablespoon increments to reach desired consistency.

Apple Salsa

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
3 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 cup flaxseed or olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Directions:
1. Mix all the ingredients together and serve.

Variations:
Some like a chunky salsa. If you like it a bit more smooth, place half of the combined mixture in a food processor or blender and pulse for just a second or two, to chop the mixture, not purée. Great with baked chips or grilled veggies. Also tastes great with Mexican dishes!
Try this with different apples each time or try blending 3 different types of apples in the same batch.

Element Dressing

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients:
1 cup toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon umeboshi vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon brown rice syrup
1 cup water

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight lid, shake well and use on salad or veggies.


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