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I have actually made this Raw Hemp Cilantro Dressing several times and each time, the same thing happens.
I get a big bowl of fresh kale, cover it with this dressing and sprinkle some sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and/or chia seeds on top.
Then I sit down to enjoy my delicious kale salad with a fresh, homemade raw dressing.
Then it happens.
My son: ”Mother, what are you eating?”
Me: ”A kale salad, do you want some?”
My son: ”Sure!”
Then son #2 comes over and says, “I want some.”
Me: ”Sure…”
Then the three of us are eating the salad out of an extra large salad bowl.
There’s always drama because I have to make sure everyone’s bites are the same size and everyone gets the same amount of seeds lol.
And…every single time I have to go and make another batch.
Why is this good?
I have a 4 and 6 year old eating kale, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds and a healthy raw dressing…and wanting more!
Another reason I love it so much is because it can be made in the spur of the moment in a matter of minutes in a Vitamix and ready to go.
5 Fast Facts About Hemp Seeds:
- healthy 3:1 ratios of omega 6 to omega 3 fats
- contains 10 essential amino acids
- 11 grams of raw vegan protein
- helps to reduce blood cholesterol
- natural appetite suppression
5 Fast Facts About Zucchini:
- low calorie – about 94% water
- high in manganese
- helps to lower blood pressure
- anti-inflammatory
- helps lower cholesterol
5 Fast Facts About Garlic:
- regulates blood sugar levels
- lowers high blood pressure
- contains anti-bacterial and analgesic properties
- anti-viral
- lowers cholesterol levels
5 Fast Facts About Cilantro:
- powerful antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- helps to remove toxins and heavy metals
- promotes healthy liver function
- helps control blood sugar
5 Fast Facts About Lemons:
- extremely alkaline
- blood purifier
- excellent for detoxification
- balances blood sugar levels
- contains powerful antibacterial properties
5 Fast Facts About Pink Himalayan Salt:
- contains 84 minerals
- unrefined, unprocessed, raw
- promotes stable pH balance in cells
- controls water levels in the body
- aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption
Tip #1: I added a little extra lemon juice to mine so just adjust the amount to your taste.
Tip #2: I haven’t ever tried to add the cayenne pepper, but have added a jalapeno before and it was really good.
Creamy Raw Hemp Cilantro Dressing
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup organic hemp seeds
- 2 cups organic zucchini (peeled and cubed)
- 1 - 2 clove garlic
- 1 handful organic cilantro
- 1 handful organic dill
- 1 teaspoon organic cumin
- 1 organic lemon (juiced)
- pink himalayan salt (to taste)
Directions
| Step 1 | Put all ingredients into a Vitamix and blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy! |
Note
Recipe source: http://www.caseylorraine.com/2012/12/deliciou-raw-hemp-cilantro-dip-dressing/
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This looks so good. I can’t wait to try it!
How much dressing does this make and how long do you think it will last in the refrigerator?
Thank you!
Hi Nicole! I haven’t actually measured the amount it makes, but I know each I’ve made this recipe, it was enough for 2 super large salads, and I pour it on heavily. You might could get up to 4 smaller salad servings.
And unfortunately, I’ve never had any left over to refrigerate lol!
But I have refrigerated similar type dressings and they stay good for a couple of days to a week if you keep them in a air tight container. I put mine in a mason jar with a BPA-free pourable spout (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AYPU4UM?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B00AYPU4UM&linkCode=xm2&tag=theheafamandh-20) and it works really good.
I hope you like it if you make it…thanks for stopping by
Thank you for all the dedication you put into this blog. You can really tell how hard you work. Keep it up! We all love it!
Thanks Nicole…I appreciate that and it just made my day
This dressing looks and sounds too good not to try. I love kale, but until now I haven’t found a way to enjoy it in salads. This might just be the trick:) I’d better get some zucchini before I run out of hemp seeds. Can’t wait to taste the dressing. Karielyn, thank you for sharing yet another wonderful recipe!
Hi Adriana! I’ll tell you my little story about how I started eating kale salads. When I made kale chips in the dehydrator, I would break the kale into bite sized pieces, drizzle some olive oil over it then sprinkle some nutritional yeast, a touch of pink himalayan salt and stir it all up. Then I’d put them on the dehydrator tray and wait for the chips. But I always found myself opening the dehydrator door and eating the pieces of kale before they were ready! Then I thought, why not just eat the kale like that as a salad? Ever since, that is all I use for a salad and I could eat it everyday!
I hope you like it if you give it a try