Superfood, spring salad dressings

 Spring season is officially here, and with the weather warming up, fresh salads and cooler dishes are making a comeback.

Looking to add a burst of flavour to your favourite dishes? These delicious salad dressings are sure to tick the boxes. The creamy avocado hemp dressing provides a smooth, rich texture that complements any leafy greens, while the tahini turmeric dressing introduces a warm, savory touch to salads and grain bowls. Both are quick to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients that your body (and tastebuds) will love.

Healthy tip: When healthy meal prepping, don’t forget your condiments, dressings and sauces. They’re essential for adding flavour and umami. Whether it’s for salads, roasted veggies, stir-fries or stews, having these versatile options on hand helps make planning ahead easy and delicious.

Creamy avocado hemp dressing

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado 
• 1 Tablespoons Chantal Organics Organic Hemp Hearts
• 2-3 Tablespoons Chantal Organics Apple Cider Vinegar
• 2 teaspoons BioBalance Barley Grass
• 1 garlic clove

Method:

1. Add all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Transfer to a jar, ready to serve.
3. If you have some leftovers, refrigerate them and use within 1-2 days.

Makes: 2-3 servings | Prep time: 5 minutes

Dietaries: Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Vegetarian | Vegan

Tahini turmeric dressing

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Chantal Organics Hulled Tahini
• 2 Tablespoons Chantal Organics Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (or fresh turmeric)
• 1 teaspoon honey, maple syrup or your sweetener of choice
• 2 Tablespoons Lotus Savoury Yeast Flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

1. Add all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Transfer to a jar, ready to serve.
3. If you have leftovers, refrigerate and use within 4 days. Please note: You might need to add a little extra water to thin the dressing out after refrigeration.

Makes: 2-3 servings | Prep time: 5 minutes

Dietaries: Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Vegetarian