Three Gluten-Free Salad Dressings

Lets face it,bottled stuff simply won't do. Too many additives and stabilizers and gums you can't pronounce.Here are three simple dressing recipes that will help to add that special zip to your everyday salads with ingredients that you have in your pantry.

#1Basil Citrus Vinaigrette

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon organic agave nectar
A pinch of sea salt, to taste
Fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1.Mix all of the ingredients in a glass dish or cup.(I use a fork for this).
*Drizzle over fresh greens.

*This a perfect dressing for a brunch salad.

Toss. Munch. Be happy.

Serves 4.


#2Ginger Dressing

The Asian flavors in this include soy sauce.If you're allergic to soy try substituting molasses.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon light olive oil
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons wheat-free soy sauce
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon organic agave nectar

Directions

1.Mix all of the ingredients in a glass dish or cup.
*Taste test and adjust seasonings.

*Pour over an Asian-inspired mix of spring greens, matchstick carrots, sliced water chestnuts, mung bean sprouts, sliced mushrooms, red onion and cashews.

Toss. Smile.

Serves 4.


#3Greek Salad Dressing
Greek salad makes an easy weeknight supper. Pair it with a hearty bread like Sweet Potato Cornbread. Add in some hard boiled eggs, sardines or tuna if you like.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons golden balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon organic agave nectar
A pinch of sea salt, to taste
Fresh ground pepper, to taste

Directions

Mix all of the ingredients in a glass dish or cup.
*Taste test and adjust seasonings.

*Drizzle over a Greek salad that includes cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives,grape tomatoes and feta cheese.

Toss. Devour. Dance. Smash a few plates.(HA!HA!)

Serves 4.

Give it a whirl and wait for reactions...I'm sure that your family and guests will be impressed!!

Enjoy!!

Sylvie Thibert