Happy Monday sweet friends!
I hope you had a nice weekend celebrating your Mothers or being celebrated yourself by your family! I sure enjoyed Mother’s Day here in Tennessee! The weather was gorgeous, and my boys did a great job with Mother’s Day. I requested ‘The Greatest Showman’ DVD and to watch it all together! My boys are not the biggest fans of musicals, but they obliged and we had so much fun! I think they ALL secretly love the movie (who doesn’t?!) ! But the highlight of my day was being able to Skype with my two sons that aren’t living at home anymore (one serving a mission in Texas and one working in Virginia Beach this summer)! What a treat to have all 5 of my boys chatting together! Technology is awesome!
I don’t know about you but I for one, indulged over the weekend on delicious chocolate treats and other yummy food so I am ready to detox with lots of fresh and healthy choices this week! I enjoy vegetables so much more if I have a good dip or dressing and this Green Goddess Avocado Dressing is my current FAVORITE! It comes together quick and adds so much flavor to salads, pasta, rice, grilled chicken or salmon, and even plain cut up veggies. I LOVE it on everything and not only does it taste great, but this Green Goddess Avocado Dressing is literally packed with healthy nutrients too! The original recipe calls for 1/2 an avocado, but I like to add the whole thing. Avocados, are nutrition heavy-hitters, with about 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. The fruit (did you know that Avocado is a fruit?) is also rich in fiber, heart-healthy unsaturated fats, and plant sterols which can help lower cholesterol. I love the creaminess avocados add when blended with flavorful herbs and brightened with the fresh lemon juice! This sauce/ dressing / dip breathes life into anything you add it to! The perfect way to get excited about your veggies!
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Green Goddess Avocado Dressing
Ingredients
- 1/2–1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
Recipe Source: Slightly adapted from Cooking Light
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