oil-free pomegranate balsamic vinaigrette

The intense sweet-tart of the pomegranate balsamic pairs wonderfully with the nuttiness of roasted winter squash. the miscellanista/unsplash.com Makes: about 1 cup Time: 15 minutes How to Enjoy: salad dressing,over roasted veggies Ingredients 1 teaspoon chia seeds 2...

oil-free hummus

For those who’ve taken the health challenge, and given up added oil, hummus becomes a base for salad dressings, spread for sandwiches, and dip for crackers and veggies.  This hummus gets it flavor from the mustard and cumin, and the cooking liquid provides the body...

basic tehina sauce

Tehina, or tahini, sauce is considered a basic building block in the Middle East, and is so versatile that once you master it, there are many things you can do with it. As you blend the tahini, it will thicken and seize, and as it does, just add a few tablespoons of...

whole food plant-based Caesar dressing

Our family has a lifelong craving for the tangy lip-smacking Caesar. This dressing hits the spot. Makes: 1 ¼ cup dressing Time: about 10 minutes How to Enjoy: tossed with romaine,kale, or shaved Brussel sprouts Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, pressed6 tablespoons freshly...

miso-Dijon vinaigrette

Not only is this dressing oil-free, it’s also salt-free. Miso, fermented soy paste, imparts a healthy salty flavor, as does the Dijon, which also provides depth and zip. Delicious on any salad. Makes: about ½ cup Time: about 45 minutes How to Enjoy: warm as a...

French basil pesto

French pesto (pistou) differs from Italian pesto in that cheese and pine nuts are omitted. Vibrant basil fresh from the garden is the secret. Pesto can be made by hand with a mortar and pestle, or in a food processor. Makes: about ¾ cup Prep time: 15 minutes How to...