Easy Avocado Dressing!

This has definitely become my go to meal this summer, a salad drizzled with a creamy and zesty avocado dressing.  It's actually quite easy and quick to make! With just a few ingredients and five minutes you can enjoy it too!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Avocados
• 1 Lime
• 2 Garlic Cloves peeled
• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

1.  In a small food processor or blender combine the garlic, avocado, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. 
2. Blend ingredients together until smooth (you may need scrape down the sides with a small spatula)
   
   • You can also thin down the salad dressing with a little water to reach a desired consistency.
   
   
     Your dressing will last a few days refrigerated in a airtight container.
   
   
   My favorite way to enjoy this zesty dressing is drizzled over a salad with a few Gardein Seven Grain Crispy Tenders. (as pictured above) 
   
   
   Enjoy!

Homemade Fruit & Veggie Washes!

I always try to make sure I carefully wash all produce that we eat. Especially store-bought produce, even if it is organic.  If you are like me, you don't trust most store bought washes.  Many have been found to contain chlorine and are not that effective.

These Homemade fruit and vegetable washes are great at removing dirt, bugs, dissolving pesticides and residue from your produce, as well as helping to extend the life of your foods.  They are also Natural, Chemical Free and Safe.

Fruit and Veggie Wash 1

• Fill a large (clean) sink or bowl with water
• Add 1 Cup of Distilled White Vinegar 

Let your produce soak up to 30 minutes. Scrub with a veggie brush if necessary, then rinse produce thoroughly and allow to dry before storing in refrigerator.

Fruit and Veggie Wash 2

• Fill a large (clean) sink or bowl with water
• Add 1/4 Cup Hydrogen Peroxide

Let your produce soak up to 15 minutes. Scrub with a veggie brush if necessary, then rinse produce thoroughly and allow to dry before storing in refrigerator.

When washing leafy greens make sure to rinse off all the pesky hidden dirt and insects that can be found in crevices.  A salad spinner works great for helping to dry your greens.

Enjoy!