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Dressings and Condiments

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Spicy Mayo

Great on burgers, sandwiches, and even vegetables, this versatile sauce can be added to many dishes.

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Cilantro Lime Mayo 

This sauce is creamy, tangy, and cooling. Great on burgers, sandwiches, and even vegetables, this versatile mayo can be added to many dishes.

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Kim Chi-Inspired Cucumber Salad

Kim Chi is a staple in the Korean diet. It is usually made with Napa Cabbage and is fermented. It takes several days to make. This recipe is not fermented so it is technically not Kim Chi. It is, however, delicious and is a great side dish with salmon or other fish. It is also good on a sandwich to add some crunch and a bit of heat thanks to the Korean chili powder.

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Cilantro and Cashew Dipping Sauce

This sauce is from the Culinary Institute of America. Their recipes are usually complicated and in need of simplification and alteration of hard-to-find ingredients. Not this one. It is super simple and very delicious. Goes great with the Samosa-Inspired Potato Cakes, seared tuna, or salmon. You will need a blender for this recipe.  The beautiful […Read More…] from Cilantro and Cashew Dipping Sauce

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Green Olive Sauce with Chicken

A versatile sauce that can be paired with not only chicken but salmon, snapper, or other white fish!

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Best Tuna Sandwich

This simple dish is simply the best tuna sandwich! It includes the versatile ingredient, tapenade, to take this sandwich to the next level.

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Olive Spread

This easy olive spread, also known as tapenade, is so simple and versatile. Have it on pita bread, as a condiment, or in a tuna fish sandwich!

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Lime-Ginger Sauce

This is a great sauce to keep on hand to top grilled vegetables, as a dressing for butter lettuce, or a sauce for grain bowls. It is especially great on grilled eggplant.

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Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

This is a versatile sauce that can be a dip for vegetables or a topping for grain bowls. It can be thinned with milk or water for a great dressing for salad.

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Sesame-Soy Vinaigrette

This is a great dressing for salad, noodle bowl, poke bowl, or as a marinade for tofu, chicken, pork, or beef.

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Peanut Sauce

This versatile sauce is great on noodles, rice, as a sandwich spread in place of mayo, or as a dip for vegetables (grilled or raw).

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Mediterranean Bowl

This Mediterranean Bowl is perfect for meal prep. Utilize already-cooked brown rice to throw this lunch or dinner together quickly.

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Caponata

Packed with veggies, Caponata has a wonderfully delicious sweet and sour taste. Serve on slices of Olive Oil Toast for a wonderful appetizer or use as a sauce on your favorite whole grain or pasta.

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Avocado Tomato Salad

This is a non-recipe recipe. A recipe that really is just a very simple prep technique with a few ingredients.

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Cumin Vinaigrette

This dressing is from our Lentils with Cumin Vinaigrette recipe and our Lentil and Beet Salad recipe. However, it can be paired with any salad. Try it with your favorite salad for a delicious new taste!

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Caesar Dressing

This dressing is from our Brussels Sprouts Caesar recipe. However, it can be paired with any salad.The dressing is a safe (no raw egg yolks) alternative to traditional Caesar dressing. The anchovies are optional but really add a depth of flavor if you are game. You can chop them super fine so you don’t even know they are in there. You could also use anchovy paste if you like.

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White Bean Hummus

White Bean Hummus

Traditional hummus is made with chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans). This recipe uses white beans. It gives it a great mild flavor that lets the blast of lemon come through.

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Sherry Dijon Vinaigrette

Sherry Dijon Vinaigrette

This dressing is from our Summer Green Bean Salad recipe. However, it can be paired with any salad. The sherry vinegar gives a depth of flavor that is unique.

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Homemade Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning

The taco seasoning you buy in the pouches at the grocery store can be high in salt and low in flavor. Make a batch of this seasoning and keep it in your freezer. You can use it for tacos, bean burgers, beans and rice, and whatever else you want to give Mexican flavor.

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Ginger Mango Salsa

Ginger Mango Salsa

Make this when you have really ripe mangos. It is a great addition to spicy foods and is terrific on our Mushroom Beef Tacos and Fish Tacos.

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Citrus Salsa

Citrus Salsa

This salsa is easy and quick and goes great on fish tacos, grilled fish, or with beans and rice. The daikon or jicama gives it a great crunch but is optional.

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Citrus Salad Dressing

Citrus Salad Dressing

This dressing is from our Brown Rice Salad recipe. However, it can be paired with any salad. Serves 6 Serving Size: 2 tablespoons Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: Juice from 3 limes or lemons 6 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Combine juice, olive oil and salt and […Read More…] from Citrus Salad Dressing

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Chili Lime Vinaigrette

Chili Lime Vinaigrette

This dressing is from our Chili Lime Fruit Salad recipe. However, it can be paired with any salad to make it tangy and delicious.

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Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette

Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette

This dressing is from our Quinoa Strawberry Salad recipe. However, this classic dressing can be paired with many different salads. Serves 8 Serving Size: 2 tablespoons Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Ingredients: 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 6 tablespoons olive oil Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Directions: […Read More…] from Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette

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