creamy avocado dressing

ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1-2 tbsp. lime juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. water


put all ingredients in blender.  mix well.

*not sure where original recipe came from.

arugula pear salad

arugula
1-2 pears, diced
parmesan cheese, shredded
almonds, chopped
maple dijon vinagrette


dressing:
4 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. and 1 tsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. dijon mustard


combine arugula and pears.  toss dressing to coat.  add parmesan and almonds.  toss.  eat immediately.


*combined multiple recipes found online to create.  dressing recipe found on pinterest.

balsamic mustard salad dressing

ingredients:

1 tbsp. dijon mustard 

2-3 tbsp. honey (to taste)

1/4 c. balsamic vingar, good quality important

1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper

directions:

1.  in a salad bowl, whisk mustard and honey until blended.

2.  slowly incorporate balsamic vinegar.

3.  whisk until completely dissolved with dijon mixture.

4.  slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously.

5.  season with salt and pepper to fast.

6.  if you want it tangier, add more balsamic vinegar. 

*orignal recipe from the garden beat - usu student organic farm newsletter