Sometimes all that you need in your refrigerator is one great dressing!
Unfortunately, most store bought dressings are full of sugar, salt, dairy and unhealthy fats. What makes a great dressing is when you can hit certain flavor points: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, astringent, and creamy. This recipe delivers all of that with a powerful side of nutrients, minerals and herbal support that your body is craving.
This dressing is traditionally valued for supporting a balanced, blissful feeling thanks to Mucuna Pruriens. Also known as the dopamine bean, Mucuna Pruriens is traditionally valued for supporting a positive mood. Now, the secret with adaptogens is that they are meant to be taken daily in small doses over a long period of time. That is why I love to add them into my favorite foods and recipes so that I am sure to get that daily dose! Mucuna also offers wonderful support to the central and peripheral nervous system. Your nervous system is like a superhighway of communication where the brain sends messages to the organs and vice versa.
This is called Bliss Caesar dressing because of the magic of Mucuna. Mucuna Pruriens is traditionally valued for supporting mental clarity, mood, and the senses.
(a spoonful of Mucuna Pruriens)
The saltiness in this recipe comes from seaweed (dulse) and miso. Seaweeds are a great source of minerals and miso is high in enzymes due to the fermentation process. The sweetness comes from dates which are a great source of fiber. Believe it or not, the celery actually adds to the creaminess of the dressing and brings an extra serving of nutrients like Vitamin K, B2, C and A.
All you need is a blender. If you are a regular salad eater like myself, I recommend making a double batch and refrigerating it in mason jars. Lunch will come together quickly once you have this prepped!
IngredientsDRESSING: 3 stalks of celery 2 cloves of garlic 2 dates 2 tbsp. white miso 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tbsp. dulse seaweed (optional, but super nutritious) 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. fresh cracked pepper 2 tsp. Sun Potion Mucuna Pruriens
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: bunch of kale arugula sliced cherry tomatoes toasted pine nuts 1/4 tsp. Sun Potion Chlorella (for dusting) |
MethodBlend the ingredients for the dressing thoroughly and store in a mason jar Tear apart the kale and place in a large bowl with arugula Add dressing and massage into kale, use your hands and add some loving vibrations into it! Add tomatoes and toasted pine nuts Plate the salad and use a small strainer to dust the Chlorella over a portion of the salad It's nice to dust some but not all, so there is a bit of contrast! |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mucuna Pruriens taste like in a salad dressing?
Mucuna Pruriens has a mild, malty, faintly chocolatey flavor that blends into the creamy, savory base of this Caesar dressing without overpowering the lemon, miso and garlic.
How much Mucuna Pruriens goes into one batch?
This recipe uses 2 teaspoons of Sun Potion Mucuna Pruriens per batch of dressing.
Why add tonic herbs to food instead of taking them on their own?
Adaptogens and tonic herbs are traditionally taken in small amounts consistently over time. Building them into recipes you already make is an easy way to keep that daily rhythm.
Can the dressing be made ahead?
Yes. Blend a double batch and keep it refrigerated in mason jars so lunch comes together quickly through the week.
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