Apple Cider Vinegar, Honey and Lemon Dressing ( Top 14 Free)
DAIRY FREE II GLUTEN FREE II SESAME FREE II PALEO II SOY FREE II TOP 14 FREE II EGG FREE II NIGHTSHADE FREE II SHELLFISH FREE II FISH FREE
This recipe takes five minutes to put together and lasts for weeks in the fridge. I would usually make a few different dressings and then leave them in the fridge for the week as part of my meal prep. It’s a really quick way to liven up dishes. Use it in salads or drizzle over vegetables.
This is a fantastic gut-friendly dressing with great nutritional benefits, from the organic honey to the ACV, the organic olive oil and garlic. It’s a far better choice than the supermarket brands filled with chemicals and loaded with sugar.
Notes on ingredients
Apple cider vinegar (ACV)
Please try to buy the organic apple cider vinegar with the mother. The mother consists of dozens of strains of good bacteria, which we often refer to as probiotics. These help keep your digestive system running smoothly to get the most out of the food you consume. Probiotics are also great for the immune system, the majority of which is located in your digestive tract.
The good bacteria in your digestive system compete for resources with the bad bacteria, and maintaining a healthy balance can help prevent you from getting sick.
The mother also contains enzymes, which are essential for breaking down foods so that your body can use the nutrients you consume. Most raw foods contain enzymes, but the enzymes are often destroyed by cooking. Adding a supplementary source like apple cider vinegar is a great way to make up for this.
Olive oil
Buy cold pressed extra virgin olive oil is best.
Ingredients
If you are vegan the swap the honey for agave instead. I highly recommend using cold pressed oils for dressings over the industrial cheaper varieties. Read this article for more information on cold pressed oils.
Step by step
Recipe
100 ml olive oil (extra virgin)
55 ml ACV ( apple cider vinegar see notes)
25 ml honey
juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 cloves of garlic
pinch of salt & pepper
Method
Place all the ingredients into a Nutri bullet or similar and blend till smooth.
Pour into a jar and pop in the fridge, it will keep for at least 3 weeks.
Variations
Feel free to add chopped herbs to this dressing, Herbs like coriander, basil, tarragon or dill would be fantastic!
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