NOW TRY THESE DELICIOUS DRESSINGS
BE generous with the olive oil in your dressings as it increases the absorption of some nutrients while slowing the absorption of starchy carbohydrates and sugars, helping you to feel fuller for longer. 1-2 TBSP PER SERVING ANTI-INFLAMMATORY TURMERIC DRESSING
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Juice and zest of 2 unwaxed lemons ¼ avocado 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp of ground turmeric 1 tsp honey Pinch of Maldon sea salt
WHIZZ all the ingredients together in a blender. If the dressing is too runny and you need to thicken it, add more avocado. CASHEW DRESSING
1 tbsp cashew spread (see Monday’s paper for the full recipe, or blitz 340g soaked cashews, 120ml water, 4 tbsp nutritional yeast, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp live (raw) apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, salt and pepper)
2 tbsp live (raw) apple cider vinegar BEAT together in a bowl. You can keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week.
SIMPLE OIL AND LEMON DRESSING
200ml extra-virgin olive oil 50ml lemon juice ½ tsp honey ½ tsp cayenne pepper or ½ red chilli, sliced (optional) WHISK together in a jar.
LEMONY VINAIGRETTE
Juice of ½ lemon Zest of 1 unwaxed lemon
1 tbsp live (raw) apple cider vinegar 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp preserved lemon, finely chopped
5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil PUT the oil to one side and whizz together all the other ingredients in a blender. Pour in the oil slowly to reach the required consistency.
HUMMUS DRESSING
2-4 tbsp live (raw) apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp nutritional yeast Squeeze of lime 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper WHISK together in a jar. 2 tbsp hummus