This dressing was made to go with the Strawberry Spinach Salad, but will work to dress other salads an foods as well. This would work well on a salad of arugula, mizuna, mei quin, and mushrooms, or would be nice on grilled fish or pork skewers. Just remember to go easy with the sesame oil....Read More

Walnut oil and raw walnuts are available at Manzanita Manor Organics at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 3 tablespoons walnut oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound chicory 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup shaved Spanish Manchego cheese METHOD: In...Read More

This is a fancy appetizer I created for a party, and it is so good it keeps showing up. Although I like the stacked presentation a lot, this salad works equally well when tossed in a bowl and then plated. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup cooked beets, cut into 1/4 inch cubes (about 2 medium beets)1 cup...Read More

This makes a great salad dressing for spring greens, and also works as a marinade for chicken, meats, and tofu. It’s also very nice drizzled on sautéed shrimp. INGREDIENTS 1 cup cilantro stems, roots included if you have them*1/4 cup water1/4 lime juice (or lime/lemon or lemon)1/4 cup honey1/4 cup Dijon mustardsalt and pepper to...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 teaspoons curry powder* (preferably Madras) 2 teaspoons water 1/2 cup canola oil or light olive oil 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 6 cups microgreens (or mache or other baby greens of your choice) METHOD: Curry Oil Infusion: Place curry powder and water...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed2 cups apple juice1 cup water1-1/2 cups cubed butternut squash or pumpkin1 cup young tender arugula (rocket) leaves1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted1/2 cup vinaigrette salad dressing METHOD: In a saucepan, combine the Brussels sprouts, apple juice and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat to low,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup honey2 tablespoons lemon juice4 tablespoons cider vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon paprika1 tablespoon ginger root, very finely chopped or grated1/4 teaspoon salt METHOD: Place all ingredients into a blender and process for 1 minute. Alternately, place ingredients in vinaigrette shaker, and shake vigorously. Dressing...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup salad oil1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon sugar3/4 teaspoon salt, to taste1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon lemon zest1/2 cup honey1/2 teaspoon celery seed1 garlic clove, optional METHOD: Place all ingredients into a salad dressing shaker (or jar with well-fitting lid) and shake vigorously. If using the garlic,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup pure honey2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
Pepper, to taste METHOD: In a jar, combine the honey, vinegar, mustard and salt. Screw on the lid, and shake well to combine. Pour in the olive...Read More