Delicious Salad Dressings

I prepare extra of both recipes to keep in the fridge. It allows my summer salad to be prepared quicker and easier.  ENJOY! 

Caeser Vegan Salad Dressing Courtesy of: PCC Markets in Washington State

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Vegenaise (I prefer the no soy)
  • 1/4 cup organic lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 teaspoons minced organic garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons organic dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons organic black pepper
  • 1/2 cup organic olive oil 

Procedure:

  1. Place all the ingredients, except oil, in a food processor  
  2. Blend until combined
  3. With the food processor running, slowly add oil to emulsify

Balsamic Vinaigrette Courtesy of: Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC

Yield: approximately ½ cup

Ingredients:

  • ¾ teaspoon minced garlic (optional)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dijon style mustard
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (can substitute sherry vinegar)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup (I use less maple syrup)
  • 4 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Note:  Can add fresh basil, oregano, parsley etc.

Procedure:

  1. In medium mixing bowl, combine garlic, mustard, vinegar, salt and maple syrup 
  2. Gradually whisk in olive oil
  3. Adjust salt & pepper to taste
Jude Monteserrato