Tuesday, November 12, 2013

{French Dressing}



Yield: About 2 cups
Time: 10 minutes plus 1 hour chill time

2/3 c EVOO
6 Tbls apple cider vinegar
2 Tbls Catsup
2 tsp Himalayan salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
2 Tbls pimientos, chopped
1 tsp honey or agave
2 Tbls minced bell pepper, any color

Combine everything in a jar, cover and shake vigorously.  Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

{Mexican Salad}


Yield: Enough for 6 entree sized salads
Time: 20 minutes

Recipe for French Dressing here.

Lettuce of choice
3 large tomatoes, chopped
6 oz. can sliced black olives
2 avocados, chopped
2 boxes kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 box garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
Corn, scraped from cob
1/2 red onion, chopped
Tortilla chips {optional}

Serve line style so everyone can customize their own Mexican salad. Top with French Dressing for a healthy, filling meal!