Medical Medium salad dressings part 2: a little more special

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Medical Medium dressings that are a little more special than the basic dressings with citrus fruits. All these dressings are still oil and fatfree. One uses coconut aminos, which is fermented. With a variety of Medical medium proof ingredients: tamarind, mustard without vinegar, mango, coconut water and for some extra kick add spices, garlic and chili peppers (or flakes). I use honey frequently, for vegan substitute honey with maple syrup.

Check my other dressings

the citrus basics
with fatty ingredients like avocado, nut butter and tahini (work in progress)

Ingredients

Lemon, lime and orange – just squeeze the juice out and don’t forget to withhold the seeds. One lemon is about the same as two limes or half an orange.
Mango – blend with coconut water (not coconut milk).
Coconut water – just a bit, to thin the mango.
Bell pepper – roasted in their jackets for about 30 to 45 minutes until the skin is burnt and comes loose. Than peel and remove the seeds: the flesh is soft and tender with a slightly smokey flavor. Perfect to blend with some lemon juice.
Soft green herbs – parsley + chives, cilantro or mint. These are great just to chop up or cut and mix with your veggies. Or you blend them with your dressing.
More ‘woody’ green herbs – thyme, sage, oregano, rosemary. Those need some ore attention: best to use just the leaves and some softer sprigs. Mix into the dressing or sprinkle on top.
Garlic – used raw and pressed you will need just a clove, maybe two, for two servings. Used whole and roasted the taste is much softer and you can use a bulb.
Scallions – also referred to as spring or green onion. Just cut into small rings.
Ginger – use a fresh pieces and grate or juice it.
Chili – I always use flakes, I’m in the kitchen often so I ‘allow’ myself to be a bit lazy. But you can always use fresh. When served with the seeds chilis are extra hot. Just a half teaspoon per two servings can give some kick. If you can handle it do some more. For a dressing I personally would not go for the hotter stuff like madame Jeanette.
Honey – where would we be without! Honey is best kept raw, so it’s perfect for dressings. For vegan use maple syrup, but be aware your dressing will be a bit thinner!
Mustard – you can use your own homemade mustard without vinegar.
Tamarind – when you have a soft paste, use as such. If you have it pressed into a hard block, soak it in warm water first.

Quick and easy

These dressing all take just a bit more time. But you can always fall back on the easiest way to make a Medical Medium dressing: just with some lemon or orange juice. Even on the road: just take an orange with you, cut it open and squeeze! And when you eat at a friends house or a restaurant if you worry about any accidental seed oil in your salad!

FAQ’s

What are the serving sizes?

With one lemon, two limes or half an orange you have the base for one larger or two smaller portions. Add in one large hand of leafy herbs and one or two spoonfuls of honey or maple syrup.

Is the serving size the same for all kinds of salads?

No. When used with potatoes or grains (they suck up a lot of fluids) double the ingredients.

Are these dressings vegan?

No, not all. I use honey frequently, for vegan substitute honey with maple syrup.

Are the dressings AIP paleo?

No, not all. For some I use bell or chili peppers which are nightshade that you can’t have when you follow a strict paleo diet. But actually a lot of paleo followers do eat peppers occasionally. For the elimination phase of AIP you will have to leave them out, as you have to with the fennel, cumin and coriander seeds.