Meatless Monday: Strawberry Chipotle Vinaigrette

18
Jul 2011

Meatless Monday: Strawberry Chipotle Vinaigrette

Hello everyone! I had a wonderful time away at camp, but it's good to be back home. Now I'm in planning mode for my small book tour along the west coast. If you are in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego or anywhere in-between please leave a comment so I can email you about the tour! I can't wait to meet as many of you in person as possible!

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Today's Meatless Mon day recipe is a little somethin' I created a few months ago when Whole Foods was having that one-day organic strawberry sale. I had an opened can of chipotle peppers that needed using, so the Strawberry Chipotle Vinaigrette was manifested! A cooking class student and friend was asking for this recipe yesterday at the Summer Salads class, so I share it with all of you today! Let us know what you think, because no one has tested it yet.

I just made a quick salad of greens, tomatoes, carrots and avocados for this dressing, but use whatever you like!

Strawberry Chipotle Vinaigrette

Makes about 1 cup

1 cup strawberries, chopped

1/4 cup filtered water

2 tablespoons tamari

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 chipotle peppers (in adobo sauce)

2 teaspoons fresh rosemary

1 tablespoon maple syrup

Dash black pepper

Blend until well combined and no chunks remain.

What is YOUR favorite home-made dressing? Do you prefer to make your own or buy dressings at the store? Do you have a favorite brand of store-bought dressing?