Pack the flavor into your dishes with my three favorite sauces! These can all be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for whenever you need them. All of these sauces come together in one bowl, doesn't get much easier than that. The flavors are also so dynamic that they go with a variety of different dishes and taste amazing!!
Give them a try and let me know which one is your favorite!
1. Lemon Herb Vinaigrette: Perfect for green salads, grain bowls or marinades.
2. Basil, Avocado and Pistachio Pesto: Great on everything from pasta, sandwiches or tossed with roasted veggies.
3. Ginger, Sesame and Red Pepper Sauce: Go-to sauce for stir-fry, noodles or marinades.
Sauce Trio
Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Yield: ½ cup
Ingredients:
Juice from one lemon
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. fresh chive, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp. honey
¼ c. olive oil
Salt to taste
Directions:
1. Using a work or whisk, mix all of the ingredients (except the olive oil) together in a bowl.
2. Once mixed, slowly pour in the olive oil while continuing to mix.
3. When the olive oil is combined with the other ingredients, season to preference with salt.
Basil, Avocado and Pistachio Pesto
Yield: about 1 cup
Ingredients:
2 c. fresh basil
1/2 avocado
½ c. fresh parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic
½ c. pistachios
Juice from one lemon
Pinch of salt
4-5 tbsp. olive oil
Directions:
1. Put everything (except the olive oil) into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. With the motor running slowly, stream in 4-5 tbsp. olive oil and process until the mixture is smooth. Scrape down sides if needed and continue to process until it has as smooth consistency.
Ginger, Sesame and Red Pepper Sauce
Yield: ½ cup
Ingredients:
¼ c. tamari (or soy sauce)
¼ c. rice vinegar
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted
Directions:
1. Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl and mix to combine.
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