Having dressing on hand makes it easy to fix of a delicious salad. This dressing has some nutritious ingredients for a nutritional boost: flax seeds (omega 3 fatty acids good for brain and immune-system health) and herbs.



 

    Serves: 8 Tablespoons servings    Total Time:  10 minutes Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes  

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## Ingredients

[Substitution Guide](/nourishing-our-community/teaching-kitchen/substitution-guide)

 Oil - ½ cup flaxseed oil or olive oil Lemon\_juice - ¼ cup lemon juice Vinegar - ¼ cup cider vinegar Flax\_seeds - 2 Tablespoons Herbs - 2 Tablespoons fresh herbs (such as basil, oregano, parsley, chives) or 1 Tablespoon dry herbs  Garlic - 1 clove garlic, minced, or ½ teaspoon powdered  Sugar - 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute Salt - ½ teaspoon salt Pepper - ¼ teaspoons ground pepper 

## Instructions

Step 1

Put all ingredients in blender and mix until thick and smooth. Refrigerate.

 

### Notes

\* Flaxseeds must be blended or crushed to reap the benefits.

Flaxseeds are loaded with heart-healthy Omega-III fats. Try this dressing on a crispy green salad or in a whole grain pasta salad.

## Nutrition Information

  Serving Size: 8 serving Calories: 130 Calories Fat: 6 Saturated Fat: 1 Carbohydrates: Net Carb: 0 Dietary Fiber: 0 Protein: 0  Sodium: 120  

## Dietary Restrictions

 Vegan