Drizzling a delicious vinaigrette on top of a bowl of greens, enveloping potato gnocchi with bright green pesto, layering vegetables with a spread of hummus, and drizzling chimichurri on a steak — adding a sauce is one of the best parts of any dish!
Whether you’re a sauce lover like me, you’re looking to try your hand at homemade, or you want to change up your regular meal rotation, these 11 simple sauces & dressings are about to be your new favorites.
Made with whole-food ingredients, free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar, you can enjoy these sauces and all of their wonderful health benefits too. With ingredients like extra-virgin olive oil, unsweetened organic peanut butter, and bright lemon juice, they’re high in antioxidants, supportive of more balanced blood sugar, and full of micronutrients that your body will love.
Even if you’re short on time, these sauces come together in just a few minutes. When I want a quick and easy meal that tastes great, I’ll grab a rotisserie chicken, roast some veggies, and throw one of these sauces right on top. Eating
Once you have the supplies, making sauces & dressings at home is quick & easy. This is my all-time favorite food processor (on sale right now!), and these little Weck jars & larger jars are great for keeping everything fresh.
These sauces are the perfect example of my food philosophy — simple, nourishing, and delicious too!
While the list could go on and on, this roundup includes 11 of my most-requested sauces & dressings. The balsamic date vinaigrette is definitely my favorite :)
I hope you enjoy!1
In this newsletter, you’ll find recipes for:
Super simple vegan kale basil pesto
Creamy Thai peanut sauce
Special sauce
Creamy coconut curry lime dressing
Chimichurri sauce
Yum yum sauce
Lemon herb tahini drizzle
Balsamic date vinaigrette
Parsley hummus
Lemon Dijon dressing
Apple cider vinaigrette
1 | Super simple vegan kale basil pesto
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup raw walnuts
2 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups kale (I use the pre-shredded in a bag), washed
1 1/2 cups fresh basil, washed
1 lemon, juiced
2 | Creamy Thai peanut sauce
1/4 cup unsweetened, unsalted peanut butter
1/8 cup coconut aminos
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon crunchy chili oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup water
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