SALAD INGREDIENTS
▢1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes skins on, cut into quarters (equal sizes is essential for even cooking) (Or potatoes of choice)
▢½ cup thinly sliced Red Onion
▢½ cup red bell peppers diced
▢1 cup Zucchini sliced into coins, and cut in half
▢1 cup Tri-Colored Cherry Tomatoes cut in half
▢½ cup Mild Banana Peppers
▢¼ cup Kalamata Olives cut in half
Creamy Italian Dressing (Oil-Free) … scroll down for recipe
▢1 cup creamy Italian Dressing
Italian Dressing (Oil-Free) … scroll down for recipe
▢1 cup Italian Dressing
Garnish
▢3 Tablespoons Parsley chopped
▢3 Tablespoons Basil chopped
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CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING (Oil-Free)
INGREDIENTS
▢½ cup white vinegar
▢½ cup red wine vinegar
▢½ cup raw cashews or white beans for a nut-free option
▢1 Tablespoon maple syrup
▢1 lemon juiced
▢2 Tablespoons stone-ground mustard
▢½ cup water
▢2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
▢2 teaspoons onion powder
▢2 teaspoons garlic powder
▢3 cloves garlic minced
▢¼ cup chopped fresh basil
▢¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
▢Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
If you don’t have a high-speed, you should soak the cashews overnight.
You don’t need to soak the cashews if you have a quality blender.
Drain the cashews and add all the ingredients other than the fresh basil and parsley if soaking.
Blend until smooth.
Chop the parsley and basil separately, and stir into the dressing
All dressing thickens in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
For a thicker dip, reduce the water to ¼ cup.
NOTES
White bean alternative to cashews:
Substitute raw cashews with ¾ cup white beans (drained and rinsed).
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ITALIAN DRESSING (Oil-Free)
INGREDIENTS
▢½ cup white vinegar
▢½ cup red wine vinegar
▢1 Tablespoon maple syrup
▢1 lemon juiced
▢2 Tablespoons stone-ground mustard
▢½ cup water
▢2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
▢¼ cup chopped fresh basil
▢¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
▢½ green pepper minced
▢½ red onion minced
▢3 cloves garlic minced
INSTRUCTIONS
Mince the garlic, red onion, and green pepper.
Chop the parsley and basil.
Add all the ingredients in a bowl or measuring cup and whisk together.
Cover and place in the refrigerator for an hour before servings, so the flavors enhance.
Serve on your favorite salad, or pasta, marinate veggies for grilling, or use a sandwich dressing.
This dressing will be fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days