If you’re anything like me…You cannot get enough of avocado. Yes, its fatty. But GOOD fatty! In short, your body needs good fat because it:
- 1: provides a highly-concentrated form of energy.
- 2: enables your body to transport, store and absorb the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Without which might give you deficiencies.
- 3: provides insulation and a protective cover for vital organs.
And much more! (including giving you shiny hair and beautiful skin from the inside out!)
Of course, HELLOOOO……fat adds extra flavor (YUM), aroma (YUM), and texture to food (YUM), which is perhaps why we so often and too easily eat too much of it!! Remember to limit your fat intake to 20 to 30 percent of your calories and to choose “good” fats whenever possible. Couple that with Lemon who’s benefits include but are not limited to: alkalizing an acidic body (balances PH), boosts immunity, aids weight loss & naturally energizes……You CANNOT lose! 
Having a delicious homemade dressing (or two) on hand in your refrigerator is one of the tricks to getting a meal on the table fast without compromising on taste or nutrition. Store-bought dressings are loaded with calories and preservatives. Making your own dressing is a terrific way to jump-start your healthy eating and cooking commitment.
Fresh greens and a delicious homemade dressing form the foundation of so many meals. Add any number of ingredients to the salad (eggs, chicken, veggies, seafood, nuts, or beans) and you have a full meal.
And with a dressing handy you have a short cut that will make cooking easier, faster, and less stressful. I encourage you take store bought dressing off your shopping list. There are tons of recipes online and on this site, including three of my own and of course my new favorite, this lemon avocado dressing below. It’s tastes and looks like springtime.
I was inspired to make it the other day because I had an avocado that would soon be overripe if I didn’t use it. It’s creamy, lemony, satisfying, and can easily be made in about five minutes. Everyone has time for this. This recipe makes enough for several large salads and can easily be doubled or tripled so you can keep a big jar in your fridge and have a quick start to many meals to come.
Avocado-Lemon Salad Dressing
Ingredients
1 large avocado ripened (skin and pit removed)
1/4 cup (62.5 ml) extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (flowers only)
1 small clove fresh garlic
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp (5ml) agave or honey (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Place all ingredients except oil and water in the bowl of a food processor or mixer. (A high-speed blender works beautifully, too.) With the blade running, add the oil, slowly followed by the water. Puree until smooth. Add a bit more oil and water if too thick.
Makes approx 10 servings (if you measure it………measure it! LOL) Refrigerate after use. Enjoy all week!
Thanks to my great source: MINDBODYGREEN!
