I think my problem is that I frequently find myself in a salad rut and can't seem to think beyond the old roasted veggies or dried fruit and nut combo with some kind of vinaigrette...boring! At least after you've had it a few times that week.
Fortunately, I recently came across this fabulous article on Whole Foods blog. Even though the ideas weren't necessarily new to me, it was a delightful reminder of ways to spruce up my greens. And just in time for Summer!
I can't wait to try these lovely looking combos!
Carrot Dressing
1 carrot, grated
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon agave nectar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
Put all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth.
Per serving (about 2 Tablespoons/23g-wt.): 25 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 5g total carbohydrate (0g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 0g protein
Low-Fat "Caesar" Dressing
2/3 cup (about 5 ounces) firm silken tofu
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons light soy or chickpea miso
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
1/4 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire (optional)
2 cloves garlic
Ground black pepper, to taste
Put all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth.
Per serving (about 2 Tablespoons/44g-wt.): 30 calories (5 from fat), 0.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 5g total carbohydrate (0g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 2g protein
2/3 cup (about 5 ounces) firm silken tofu
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons light soy or chickpea miso
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
1/4 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire (optional)
2 cloves garlic
Ground black pepper, to taste
Put all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth.
Per serving (about 2 Tablespoons/44g-wt.): 30 calories (5 from fat), 0.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 5g total carbohydrate (0g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 2g protein
Creamy Orange-Avocado Dressing
3 green onions, trimmed
1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
1/2 cup orange juice
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Put all ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth.
Per serving (about 11oz/307g-wt.): 120 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 310mg sodium, 20g total carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 11g sugar), 4g protein
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