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3 Easy Salad Dressings

1/2 cup to 2 cups Prep time: 5 to 10 min each

I love salads all year long, but this time of year I eat them even more often. These three dressings will freshen up any of your favorite greens and they also work well for dipping and drizzling on other veggies or your favorite proteins.

The Sesame Vinaigrette is perfect on greens, with crudités, on roasted vegetables, or with grilled chicken or fish. It’s ginger, garlicky, salty, and has an overarching toasted sesame flavor.

The Vegan Caesar Dressing is amazing on salads or any type of veggies and also makes a great dip or burger topping. It’s full of classic Caesar flavors with a rich texture thanks to cashews, without any eggs or dairy.

Last but not least, my Pepita Cilantro Dressing is the perfect summer go-to, with tangy lime juice, herbaceous cilantro, and warm cumin, paprika, and coriander. Try it on any type of salad or over lamb, beef, or seafood.

Wishing you health and happiness,
Mark Hyman, MD

3 Easy Salad Dressings Easy Healthy Recipe

Ingredients

Sesame Vinaigrette

2 tablespoons organic white miso paste
2 tablespoons organic rice vinegar
2 tablespoons organic tamari
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
2 tablespoons smooth Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 ½-inch fresh ginger root, peeled
4 teaspoons filtered water
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Vegan Caesar Dressing

2 cups raw cashews
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup boiling filtered water
2 tablespoons worcestershire, gluten-free
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons capers
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Pepita Cilantro Dressing

1 bunch cilantro, thick stems removed
⅓ cup pepita seeds, raw
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup cold filtered water
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons smooth Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon sea salt

Method

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Step 1

Sesame Vinaigrette:

Use for: Salads, Crudités, Roasted Vegetables, Grilled Chicken, Fish Makes: 1/2 cup, Prep Time: 5 minute

Combine the miso paste, rice vinegar, tamari, coconut aminos, Dijon, garlic cloves, ginger, and water into a high-speed blender. Mix on medium and slowly drizzle in the sesame oil, followed by the olive oil, while mixing until smooth.

2. Transfer to a lidded jar and stir in toasted sesame seeds using a spoon. Can be stored in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 3 weeks.

Nutritional analysis (per 2 Tablespoons): Calories: 276, Total Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 825mg, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 2g, Net Carbs: 7g

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Step 2

Vegan Caesar Dressing:

Use for: Salads, Roasted Vegetables,Crudités, Burger Spread Makes 2 cups, Prep Time: 10 minutes

1. Toss everything in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Dilute with extra water when serving if a thinner consistency is desired.

Can be stored in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 1 week.

Nutritional analysis (per 2 tablespoons): Calories: 125, Total Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 137mg, Carbohydrates: 6g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 3g, Net Carbs: 5g

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Step 3

Pepita Cilantro Dressing:

Use for: Salads, Roasted Vegetables, Lamb, Seafood or Beef Makes: 1 cup, Prep Time: 5 minutes

1. Combine all ingredients into a food processor and mix for 30 seconds until combined.

2. Can be stored in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to 1 week.

Nutritional analysis (per 2 tablespoons): Calories: 154, Total Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 239mg, Carbohydrates: 2g, Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 0g, Protein: 2g, Net Carbs: 1g