Friday is almost here, finally! It’s been a long week here with lots going on at work and in life in general. And I had a conflicted vegan moment today because it’s the first day of our local summer farmer’s market and I really wanted to stop by after work. But I got a farm box this morning and already had a fridge full of veggies after a Costco shopping trip last weekend, so I just couldn’t justify it. So hopefully next week!
Instead I threw together a huge dinner salad to use up some of the veggies and created a new thick and creamy avocado dressing to go with it.
Tuscan Avocado Dressing
- 1 avocado, seeded and scooped
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
- about 10 fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 cup water
Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend to a smooth and creamy texture. Serve. Makes about 4 servings.
For some reason I drooled over a hearty, creamed-loaded pasta sauce recipe I saw online and decided to create a better vegan version that still has a rich and smooth texture.
And it’s a very thick dressing that had to be worked into the salad, but would also make a great dip or spread for a wrap.
It coated the spinach salad perfectly and I layered on hemp seeds to make it a hearty meal salad.
The flavor of the sauce was great – savory, tangy, silky, with a herb brightness and sour creamy flavors blended with tomato and basil.
Not a bad way to wrap up this week!
Speaking of conflicted vegan moments, I had to smile and listen quietly while an important customer talked about shooting squirrels the other day-yikes! Very awkward. Happy to say today was much better, I made a big romaine + avocado + baked tortilla strip (I’ve been making baked tortilla chips and strips a lot lately, so yummy and so much less questionable fat) salad for dinner. Your dressing looks delicious too-Happy almost Friday!
Yup! Been there! Many of our important clients are hunters! I feel for ya!
I hear ya on conflicted moments, I’ve had to listen to co-workers into hunting and fast food, not easy! Your salad sounds wonderful!
Miko!!! So cute! YES! Friday is here! Can’t WAIT for it to be over! Oye! That dip/dressing sounds terrific! I need to do some more with Sun Dried Tomatoes soon!
Thank goodness on Friday! Thanks on the dressing, it came out really good with a tangy sour cream-like flavor.
Oh! Sour Cream-like flavor! neat! Gotta try it!
All of my favorite salad flavors in one dressing! Wow! I’m so glad you shared this with us at Raw Foods Thursdays. I’ll be highlighting it at tomorrows event. Hope to see you there!
Heather