2020 Life Logs, Day 322: What a Difference a Year Makes
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Weather: Overcast and Cold; High 38, Low 23 Degrees
Location: At Home in The Cottage, Falmouth, MA
I am constantly searching for a homemade salad dressing that I love. For a long time, I made Heather’s honey mustard dressing. I love it, but recently it has fallen out of favor with me as it is too acidic. I have tried so many recipes and none have stuck. But today I tried a new recipe that I LOVE, so I am going to list the ingredients here. You just put all the ingredients in a blender and puree until very smooth. I included every ingredient, even those listed as optional, but I didn’t have miso or kelp granules. It was fine without those, but will be tastier with the miso.
Caesar Dressing from the Food Revolution Network
¼ cup water (or more to thin as desired)
¼ cup raw cashews (or raw sunflower seeds)
? cup raw sesame seeds (or pine nuts)
3 tbsp lemon juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, cold-pressed (or water for oil-free)—I used avocado oil.
1 medium garlic clove (chopped)
1 tsp organic miso (mellow white or chickpea)
½ tsp salt (optional)
½ tsp kelp granules (optional)
½ tsp ground black pepper (optional or to taste)
½ tsp pure maple syrup (optional or to taste)