Green Salad with Creamy Turmeric Dressing

When it comes to enjoying greens every day, and making salads a main staple in your diet, it’s alllllll about the dressing and toppings. Spruce your green salad up today with this creamy tahini-based tangy-sweet turmeric dressing loaded with yummy flavor.

Ingredients

Dressing

• 3 tablespoons organic tahini
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave (can substitute stevia or omit)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon flax oil
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cilantro flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Salad

• 1 head romaine or other lettuce
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 small onion, sliced

Instructions

1. Place all dressing ingredients in a small blender and puree briefly until well mixed. Use as desired (over salad, as a veggie dip, over a rice bowl, etc). Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days in an air tight container.