PERSIAN PEAR SPINACH SALAD

PERSIAN PEAR SPINACH SALAD Fresh spinach layered with pear slices, fresh mushroom, dried cranberries and blueberries and sweet onion. Drizzled with a SWEET ESPRESSO FRUIT DRESSING designed to impress! Serves as many as you want fresh spinach sliced pears – either fresh or canned fresh sliced white button mushrooms thinly sliced sweet onion dried cranberriesContinueContinue reading “PERSIAN PEAR SPINACH SALAD”

TommyAlfredo Bleu Wedge Salad -GOAT

TommyAlfredo Bleu Salad Dressing – GOAT Normally I would attach this salad to the TommyAlfredo Bleu Sauce recipe. But this salad deserves it’s own spot, so it doesn’t get overlooked! Wedge Salad with TommyAlfredo Bleu with just a few minor adjustments to the sauce! Serves as many as you want AFC ClipBoard: Of course youContinueContinue reading “TommyAlfredo Bleu Wedge Salad -GOAT”

MACARONI SALAD SAUCE

AFC MACARONI SALAD SAUCE Vegan sour cream has about half the calories of vegan mayonnaise, and it’s thicker, so you can add more to it without watering it down too much. For that reason, at least in some salads, vegan sour cream has become my new ‘go to’ base for mayonnaise replacement! Makes approx. 2ContinueContinue reading “MACARONI SALAD SAUCE”

RED CABBAGE SLAW

RED CABBAGE SLAW with radish, carrot and red onion. Tossed with Tofu French Dressing, then topped with cashew crumbles! Makes 6-8 cups slaw; makes 2-1/2 cups dressing Make cashew crumbles: Place 2 c. cashews into food processor. Process till evenly crumbly and crumbs begin to stick together a little. Transfer to jar. Use as desiredContinueContinue reading “RED CABBAGE SLAW”

CREAMY ORANGE CURRY DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD

CREAMY ORANGE CURRY DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD Silken tofu, orange marmalade, apple cider vinegar and curry blended till smooth and creamy. Refrigerated till very cold, then toss with your favorite potato salad! Makes 1-3/4 cups 12.3 oz. pkg. firm Mori-Nu Silken Tofu, rinsed 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. orange marmalade 1/4 c. powderedContinueContinue reading “CREAMY ORANGE CURRY DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD”

COCONUT ORANGE LEMON DRESSING FOR COLESLAW

COCONUT ORANGE LEMON DRESSING FOR COLESLAW This is a cooked, and then chilled, dressing using Jello pudding & pie filling for the lemon flavor and thickening. The sweet comes from cream of coconut and orange marmalade. The sour from champagne vinegar. Really special!  Makes 3 cups 15 oz. can Cream Of Coconut by Goya 1/3ContinueContinue reading “COCONUT ORANGE LEMON DRESSING FOR COLESLAW”

ALL-PURPOSE SWEET MUSTARD SAUCE

ALL-PURPOSE SWEET MUSTARD SAUCE Dijon mustard, raw sugar, soy cream, ginger and caraway. A sauce for all reasons. Brilliantly simple! Makes 1-¾ cups ½ c. Dijon mustard ¼ c. raw sugar ¼ c. apple cider vinegar ¾ c. Rich’s Coffee Rich Non-Dairy Creamer ⅛ t. salt ½ t. powdered ginger ¼ c. corn oil ½ContinueContinue reading “ALL-PURPOSE SWEET MUSTARD SAUCE”

SALT-FREE CAESAR DRESSING

SALT-FREE CAESAR DRESSING A Sweet, creamy pine nut dressing for those on salt-free diets! Makes 1-1/3 cups 2/3 c. plus 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/3 c. white vinegar 1/4 c. water 1/4 c. plus 2 t. pine (pignoli) nuts 1 T. sugar 1/2 t. garlic powder 1/4 t. black pepper fresh lemon juiceContinueContinue reading “SALT-FREE CAESAR DRESSING”

GRANNY SMITH APPLE, VINEGAR-FREE DRESSING

GRANNY SMITH APPLE, VINEGAR-FREE DRESSING A light, creamy and elegant green apple dressing! Makes 1-7/8 cups juice of 1 large lemon 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c. nondairy liquid creamer 1/4 t. salt plus to taste Place all ingredients in blender container. Blend onContinueContinue reading “GRANNY SMITH APPLE, VINEGAR-FREE DRESSING”

CREAMY PEANUT COLESLAW DRESSING

CREAMY PEANUT COLESLAW DRESSING A creamy smooth sweet and sour peanut dressing with a hint of onion! Makes 1 cup 1/2 c. peanut oil 3 T. white wine vinegar 3 T. sugar 3 T. peanut butter 1 T. water 2 t. onion powder 2 dashes red cayenne pepper 1/2 t. salt plus to taste CombineContinueContinue reading “CREAMY PEANUT COLESLAW DRESSING”

BASIC DRESSING FOR BEAN SALADS

BASIC DRESSING FOR BEAN SALADS Sweet and sour fresh lime and garlic vinaigrette for bean salads! Makes 1-1/8 cups 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c. Balsamic vinegar 1/4 c. white vinegar 1/8 c. juice of fresh lime 2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated 2 T. sugar couple shakes black pepper salt to tasteContinueContinue reading “BASIC DRESSING FOR BEAN SALADS”

DRESSING FOR PASTA SALAD

 DRESSING FOR PASTA SALAD This is a basic pasta salad dressing that will soon become a favorite! Although a salad suggestion is given below, use any pasta and any ingredients that you like. This dressing could also be used for potato salad when wanting a creamy sweet and sour oil and vinegar based dressing. MakesContinueContinue reading “DRESSING FOR PASTA SALAD”

SWEET BASIL DRESSING FOR MACARONI SALAD

SWEET BASIL DRESSING FOR MACARONI SALAD A light, refreshing, tangy dressing using fresh sweet basil! Makes enough to dress 3 cups dried macaroni plus your favorite additional ingredients. 1/2 c. olive oil 1/4 c. white vinegar 1/4 c. prepared yellow mustard 1 rounded T. ketchup 1/2 c. nondairy liquid creamy 2 T. sugar 20 freshContinueContinue reading “SWEET BASIL DRESSING FOR MACARONI SALAD”

DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD

DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD A special creamy sweet mustard avocado dressing for your favorite homemade potato salad! Makes enough dressing for 8 medium potatoes plus your favorite additional ingredients. 1/2 c. corn oil 1/3 c. white vinegar 1/2 Hass avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into chunks 2 T. sugar 1 T. prepared yellow mustard 1/4ContinueContinue reading “DRESSING FOR POTATO SALAD”

BASIC TROPICAL FRUIT DRESSING

BASIC TROPICAL FRUIT DRESSING A tantalizing combination of curry, ginger, maple, lemon and Cream Sherry wine with a touch of black pepper! WOW! Makes about 3/4 cup or enough to dress 12 servings of fruit 1/4 c. real maple syrup, Grade A amber 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 2 T. peanut oil 4 t. CreamContinueContinue reading “BASIC TROPICAL FRUIT DRESSING”

SUN-DRIED TOMATO GINGER DRESSING FOR COLESLAW & GREEN SALADS

SUN-DRIED TOMATO GINGER DRESSING FOR COLESLAW & GREEN SALADS Sweet, sour, smoky flavored sun-dried tomato dressing with walnuts, ginger and shallots. Tossed with cold shredded green cabbage or fresh, crisped escarole and sprinkled with salted cashew crumbles!  Makes 2-1/2 cups dressing CASHEW CRUMBLES 2 c. salted roasted cashews. Process in food processor till evenly crumbly/mealy.ContinueContinue reading “SUN-DRIED TOMATO GINGER DRESSING FOR COLESLAW & GREEN SALADS”

SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING

SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING A delicious sun-dried tomato vinaigrette with garlic and basil. Serve over butter lettuce as a salad, or drizzle over sliced avocado as an appetizer! Makes 1 cup  3/4 c. olive oil 1/4 c. Balsamic vinegar 1 T. fresh squeezed juice of lemon 6 marinated sun-dried tomatoes, diced into 3/16th inch squares 2ContinueContinue reading “SUN-DRIED TOMATO DRESSING”