I’m not going to be modest here.  This nutty dressing is incredible!  The fat from the nuts is key to making this dressing superior. Even my mom likes it and she is my top critic in the kitchen.  I’ve perfected this recipe over the years to include a good balance of fat, flavor and texture.  As with all recipes, I suggest you experiment.  If there is an ingredient you don’t like or your body just doesn’t tolerate, simply remove it. My mom is not a fan of ginger, so I took ginger out of my last batch and it was still delicious!

Nutty Dressing

July 10, 2016

by Susie Belanger

Category Recipes Uncategorized

Ingredients

• 2 T olive oil
• Handful of walnuts - chopped well (other nuts can be substituted)
• 1 clove of garlic - chopped well (optional)
• 1/2 inch of fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
• 1-2 T Dijon mustard (or regular mustard)
• Couple of sprinkles of nutritional yeast- add more if you like
• 1-2 T apple cider vinegar (the amount you use is a matter of taste)
• Small dollop of maple syrup
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Mix all of the above in the bottom of a large empty salad bowl. I use a fork on an angle and 'whip' it.
2. Once mixed, add to the bowl thinly sliced chopped mushrooms, kale, avocado, lettuce, olives, chia seeds, sunflower seed, etc.- whatever is fresh and appealing to you.

Options/Tips:

• If you are using kale and time allows, add the kale first and ‘massage’ the dressing into it with clean hands.  Kids will have fun massaging the kale.  Once the kale is fully coated with dressing, toss in the rest of the salad items and mix.
• If your family has individual tastes, display topping options on a Lazy Susan and let each person add their own toppings and dressings.