Conscious Eating Part 43
Oil-N-Vinegar Seed Dressing
Balances V and P, unbalances K Spring, Summer, and Fall 1 cup sunflower seeds, soaked cup virgin olive oil cup raw apple cider vinegar 1 tsp basil, dried tsp oregano, dried tsp thyme, dried Celtic salt to taste Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
Sunny Tahini-Ginger Dressing
Balances V, neutral for K, and unbalances P All Seasons, best Winter 1 cups sunflower seeds, soaked 1 cup fresh apple juice or water 2 Tbs raw tahini 2 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar or juice of lemon 1 tsp ginger juice 1 tsp Curry Masala (see Masala Recipes) tsp mellow miso tsp cayenne Blend.
Remarks: Tahini is heating, oily, and heavy. Although heating, it doesn't necessarily stimulate digestion.
Zucchini Sun Dressing
Balances V, P, K Spring, Summer, and Fall-Mildly Cooling 1 cup zucchini, chopped 1 cup fresh apple juice cup sunflower seeds, soaked 1 Tbs flaxseeds, soaked 1 tsp dill Blend.
Winter Heat Dressing
Balances V and K, unbalances P Winter cup sunflower seeds, soaked cup fresh apple juice 2 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar or juice of lemon 1 Tbs flaxseeds 1 tsp Winter Heat Masala (see Masala Recipes) Blend ingredients until smooth and serve.
Remarks: Try adding one heaping teaspoon of raw tahini. This makes the dressing hotter and adds more oil. This is great for V but can further unbalance P.
Sweet-N-Sour Dressing
Balances V, neutral for K, unbalances P All Seasons, best Summer 1 large tomato cup sunflower seeds, soaked 3 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar 1 Tbs raw honey or 2 dates, pitted 1 cup water Blend ingredients until smooth.
Spanish Salsa Dressing
Balances V and K, unbalances P All Seasons, best Fall cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds, soaked cup raw apple cider vinegar cup cilantro, chopped 3 medium tomatoes 1 clove garlic tsp cayenne or to taste Blend all ingredients except for cilantro. Add cilantro, mix well, and serve.
Remarks: This is more of a fall dressing but can be used any season. In the summer, increase the cilantro and decrease the cayenne.
Tomato-Cuke Dressing Balances V and P, unbalances K Summer 1 cuc.u.mber 2 cup sesame milk (see Nut and Seed Recipes: Seed Milks) cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked 2 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar tsp mellow miso Juice of 1 lemon Blend all ingredients, except for miso, until smooth. Add miso and blend for 30 seconds.
Remarks: Cuc.u.mber is cooling and sweet. It is balancing for V and P, and unbalances K. Miso is neutral, but can unbalance K if taken in excess. The sourness of the apple cider vinegar or lemon unbalances P and K.
Your Very Own Veggie Seed Dressing
Doshas depend upon your creation 1 vegetable of your choice cup nuts or seeds, soaked 2 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar or juice of 1 lemon 1 Tbs flaxseeds, soaked 1 tsp masala of your choice (see Masala Recipes) - tsp cayenne Blend ingredients, adding water to reach desired consistency.
Remarks: This is a basic dressing. You may add one of the following to change the taste and desired effect: During winter, the more heating masalas are used, such as Winter Heat, Nala Curry, or Hot Marathi Raw Garam Masala. In the summer, the cooling masalas or more dill or cilantro may be used. The base mixture balances V and K and is neutral to slightly unbalancing for P.
LIGHT DRESSINGS.
Sweet Dill Dressing
a.k.a. Apple Cider Vinegar Honey-Dill Dressing Balances V, neutral for P and K All Seasons, best Summer 3 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar 1 tsp dill 2 dates, pitted (for P), or 1 tsp raw honey (for K) 1 cup water Blend and serve.
Remarks: Great on salads and cole slaws. 1 tsp of cilantro or parsley can be subst.i.tuted for the dill. This dressing is neutral for K if honey is used, and neutral for P if dates are used.
Italian Dressing
Balances V and K, slightly unbalances P All Seasons 1 large tomato cup virgin olive oil (optional) 2 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar 1 tsp fresh basil tsp fresh oregano 1 clove garlic or tsp sun-dried garlic cup water Blend until smooth, adding more water if necessary.
Herb Dressing
Balances V, slightly unbalances P, unbalances K Summer cuc.u.mber cup basil cup oregano cup cilantro cup parsley 4 tsp raw apple cider vinegar 3 tsp virgin olive oil 1 tsp paprika tsp hing Juice of 1 lemon Celtic salt to taste Blend all ingredients and savor these flavors atop the Zucchini-Squash Salad (see Salads) or your own salad creation.
Miso Dressing
Balances V, neutral for P, slightly unbalances K All Seasons, best Summer 2-3 Tbs lemon juice 1 Tbs mellow miso cup water Blend for 30 seconds and serve.
Creamy Miso Dressing
Balances V, unbalances P and K All Seasons cup flax oil 2 Tbs lemon juice 1 Tbs mellow miso cup water Blend until smooth and creamy.
Tahini-Apple Dressing
Balances V and K, unbalances P All Seasons cup fresh apple juice 2 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar 1 Tbs raw tahini tsp black pepper tsp curry Blend.
Curry-Apple Dressing
Balances V and K, unbalances P All Seasons 1 cuc.u.mber 1 cup sesame milk (see Nut and Seed Recipes: Seed Milks) cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked 2 Tbs raw apple cider vinegar tsp mellow miso Juice of 1 lemon Blend all ingredients, except for miso, until smooth. Add miso and blend for 30 seconds.
Hot Mustard Dressing
Balances V, slightly unbalances K, and unbalances P All Seasons, best Winter 2 cups mustard seeds, soaked 1 cup raw apple cider vinegar 1 tsp Celtic salt 1 cup water Blend until smooth.