Featured Recipes

Delicious Dressings

We just returned from a McDougall Adventure in Hawaii and one of the most requested dressings, by both my boys and guests, was the Tofu Island Dressing. All of these are so easy to make, will stay fresh in your fridge for at least one week and are featured in our new app (available on both iTunes and Google Play). Our family has been making "Salads in a Jar" with grains, greens, assorted vegetables and one of the dressings below. These are delicious and make lunch-on-the-go so easy. Enjoy!

BERRY VINAIGRETTE
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries or raspberries
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons agave
freshly ground pepper to taste
                                                                                                           

Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth

AGAVE MUSTARD DRESSING
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Makes 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup agave
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
freshly ground pepper to taste
                                                           

Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth

TOFU ISLAND DRESSING
Prep Time:  5 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours                                   
Serves: variable

Ingredients:

1 12.3- ounce package firm silken tofu
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon minced parsley
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1 teaspoon soy sauce
several twists fresh ground pepper
                                                                                   

Instructions:
Place the tofu, water and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Place in a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients

Hint: This is a thicker salad dressing similar to Thousand Island dressing. Serve on salads of your choice.

ORIENTAL SALAD DRESSING
Prep Time:  3 minutes
Makes 1 cup

Ingredients:

1/3 cup water
1 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon crushed gingerroot
1 teaspoon guar gum

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a small jar with a lid and shake until well mixed.

Hint: Guar gum is a thickening agent that does not require cooking. It gives oil free dressings a nice consistency for clinging to salad leaves.
 
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
Prep Time:  5 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour

Makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients:

1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup Agave nectar or honey
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender jar and process until well blended. Chill before serving.

THAI CHILI DRESSING
Prep Time:  5 minutes

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients:

1 cup Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
Pinch of cilantro
1 teaspoon xanthan gum

Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a blender jar and process until blended. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. This will keep for at least 2 weeks.