Alive in 5 Raw Mind-Blowing Vegan Dressing

After reading Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr, I became more enthusiastic about raw foods. And while I know how to make the raw food basics, I wanted to get myself into a raw food cookbook or two to see what those creative raw food authors had come up with. Now, my first instinct was to run out to Barnes & Noble and grab one of those shiny new Ani Phyo books I’ve been eying, but following my own advice, I dug out one of the Book Publishing Company raw vegan cookbooks I already own and had yet to really uncook from.

I cracked open Alive in 5 by Angela Elliott and chose three recipes to make right away: Broccoli in Cheese Sauce (page 90), Mind-Blowing Dressing (page 73), and Lemon Pudding (page 113). Unfortunately, I didn’t take any photos that night (these dressing photos are actually the Hemp Maple Dijon Dressing from the May IET newsletter, but hey, dressings kind of all look alike…), but I just have to make the Broccoli in Cheese Sauce again and take photos to share; it’s phenomenal! As for the Mind-Blowing Dressing, it’s definitely one of my new favorites. It’s quick, so easy, and calls for ingredients I always have on hand. And with thanks to BPC, I can share the recipe with you. Try it for yourself!

Recipe

Alive in 5 Raw Mind-Blowing Vegan Dressing

May 4, 2011 I Eat Trees Vegan

This amazing vegan dressing from Alive in 5 lives up to it's name with a combination of fragrant herbs and tangy lemon juice that will compliment nearly any salad you can dream up. Pop this dressing in the freezer for awhile to enjoy a buttery herb spread or use it to marinate sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms.

Prep time: 5m
Total time: 5m
Yield: 1 Jar of Dressing, Serves 3

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

Combine all the ingredients in a jar. Seal tightly, and shake until well blended.

If you’re interested in raw foods but have concerns over time-consuming raw recipes, I highly recommend Alive in 5. It’s a collection of 5 minute delicious gourmet raw vegan recipes that are perfect for everyday meals, no matter how late you’re running. Delicious!

What is your go-to vegan salad dressing recipe? If it’s online, include a link!