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• Flavored Vinegars - We recommend avoiding expensive flavored vinegars (like Raspberry Balsamic, Pear Balsamic), and buying high quality stock vinegars, and then adding lower priced flavored vinegars, or jams/fresh fruits to achieve the same flavor with higher quality.

• Oil based dressings. - Not every dressing requires an oil base, experiment with citrus, and keep in mind that condiments like tahini, mustard, mayo, contain an oil base.

• Dress at the last minute! - Remember that dressings, especially acidic dressings start breaking down some of the finer leaf lettuce and vegetables, so you'll want to avoid adding dressing until shortly before serving.

• Don't overdress - Nobody likes a soggy overpowering salad.. Add the dressing carefully and toss and taste. Sometimes a bit of salt, pepper and a splash of lemon juice can bring life to your salad, even if it's already been dressed.

• Dressing Texture - We recommend using a shaker first, whisk second to get nice and creamy oil-based dressing. Surprisingly, adding a touch of water to an oil based dressing can help the emulsification process.

• Aged Balsamic - For almost every application, used aged, higher quality balsamic versus a cheap, non-aged and watery vinegar.   You will just want to adjust your vinegar quantities as the aged stuff is potent!

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Italian

Light, Vinegary, Moderately Sweet, Peppery

 

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Olive Oil,  1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar,  1 Tbsp White Vinegar,  1/4 tsp Salt/Black Pepper,  Italian Seasoning (Parsley, Basil, Oregano, Thyme) , Garlic Powder, 1/2 tsp Water,  1/2 tsp Sugar

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Pairings

Light, Leafy greens: Romaine, Spinach, Mixed Greens, Cabbage

Veggies: Tomato,Cucumber, Carrots,Asparagus,Fennel, Cauliflower, Mushroom, Olives,Broccoli Chicken, Tuna

Cheese: Feta, Parmesan, Goat, Mozzarella

Herbs: Parsley, Dill

 

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Balsamic

Rich, Tangy, Sweet

 

Recipes: Leafy Greens | Arugula & Tomatoes | Watermelon & Mint & Goat Cheese | Caprese

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Ingredients

1/4 Cup Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Aged Balsamic Vinegar Salt/Black Pepper Garlic/Shallots (Optional) 1/2 tsp Water Optional flavorings (Raspberry, Cherry, Orange) Honey (Optional)

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Pairings

Light, Leafy greens: Romaine, Spinach, Mixed Greens, Cabbage

Peppery Greens: Arugula, Radicchio

Veggies: Tomato, Carrots, Asparagus, Mushroom, Broccoli, Peppers, Beets

Cheese: Goat, Feta, Blue, Parmesan

Meat: Chicken, Tuna Steak

Fruits & Nuts: all

Herbs: Basil, Mint

 

 

Creamy Balsamic

Light, Vinegary, Sweet

 

Recipes: Leafy Greens & Walnuts & Raspberries & Goat Cheese with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette Beet & Mint & Goat Cheese with Creamy Balsamic

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Ingredients

1/4 Cup Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Aged Balsamic Vinegar Salt/Black Pepper Garlic/Shallots (Optional) 1 Tbsp Yogurt Optional flavorings (Raspberry, Cherry, Orange)

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Pairings

Light, Leafy greens: Romaine, Spinach, Mixed Greens, Cabbage

Peppery Greens: Radicchio

Veggies: Tomato, Carrots, Asparagus, Mushroom, Broccoli, Peppers, Beets

Cheese: Goat, Feta, Blue, Parmesan

Meat: Chicken, Tuna Steak Fruits & Nuts: all Herbs: Basil, Mint

 

 

 

 

Lemon Dijon

Light, Bright, Tart, Zesty

Recipes: Butter Lettuce & Asparagus & Mushroom with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette | Arugula & Pine Nuts & Parmesan with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette Lentils & Arugula with Lemon Dijon Dressing & Salmon

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Ingredients

1/4 Cup Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Champagne or Sherry Vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard Salt/Black Pepper Garlic/Shallots (Optional) Sugar

 

Pairings

Light, Leafy greens: Romaine, Spinach, Mixed Greens, Cabbage

Peppery Greens: Arugula, Frisee

Veggies: Fennel, Asparagus, Mushroom, Broccoli, Avocado, Beans, Lentils, Brussels Sprouts Legumes: Lentils, Fava Beans, White Beans

Cheese: Goat, Feta, Blue, Parmesan

Protein: Chicken, Tuna Steak, Salmon, Scallop, Shrimp

Fruits & Nuts: Pear, Pine Nuts

Herbs: Tarragon, Parsley, Dill, Mint, Chives

 

 

 

 

Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Light, Citrus, Vinegary, Moderately Sweet

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Recipes: Cabbage & Pico with Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette | Leafy Greens & Kale & Avocado with Lime Jalapeno Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

(requires a blender) 1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1/2 Lime - Juiced 1 Tsp White Wine Vinegar 1/2 Jalapeno Salt/Black Pepper 1 handful Cilantro Garlic Sugar

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Pairings

Light, Leafy greens: Romaine, Spinach, Mixed Greens, Cabbage

Crunchy Greens: Kale, Romaine, Frisee Peppery Greens: Arugula

Legumes: Black, Pinto Beans

Veggies: Avocado, Carrots, Asparagus, Corn, Broccoli, Tomatoes, Peppers

Cheese: Queso Fresco, Parmesan

Protein: Chicken, Steak, Salmon, Tuna, Shrimp, Scallops

Fruits & Nuts: Papaya, Pineapple, Lime, Mango

Herbs: Cilantro, Dill, Chives

 

 

 

Creamy Feta

Creamy, Rich, Salty

Recipes:

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Ingredients

1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar 1/4 Cup Crumbled Feta Black Pepper Oregano Lemon Juice Garlic Powder Optional flavorings- Balsamic Vinegar

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Pairings

Light, Leafy greens: Romaine, Spinach, Mixed Greens, Cabbage

Crunchy Greens: Kale, Romaine

Legumes: Lentils, White Beans, Garbanzo

Veggies: Tomato, Cucumber, Asparagus, Beets, Peppers, Zucchini, Mushroom, Broccoli,

Cheese: Feta, Parmesan

Protein: Chicken, Shrimp, Anchovies

Fruits & Nuts: Watermelon, Pear, Apples, Grapes

Herbs: Parsley, Mint

 

 

 

 

 

Caesar

Rich, Tangy, Lemon, Salty, Creamy, Zesty

 

Recipes: Romaine & Parmesan

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Ingredients

1/4 Cup Olive Oil Anchovies (optional) 1 Raw Egg (optional) 1 Tbsp Yogurt (optional for creamy version) 1 Tbsp Dijon Salt/Black Pepper 1 Tsp Worchestire Sauce Garlic 1 Tsp Lemon Juice

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Pairings

Crunchy greens: Romaine, Kale, Frisee,

Peppery Greens: Arugula, Endives

Veggies: Asparagus, Mushroom, Broccoli, Fennel

Cheese: Parmesan

Protein: Chicken, Salmon, Shrimp

Fruits & Nuts: Pine Nuts,

Herbs: Chives, Tarragon

 

 

 

 

 

Pesto

Buttery, Bright, Lemon

 

Recipes: Farro & Tomato & Basil

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Ingredients

1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Basil leaves 1/4 Cup Pine Nuts (toasted) 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice Salt/Black Pepper Garlic

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Pairings

Peppery greens: Radicchio, Arugula

Veggies: Tomato, Zucchini, Asparagus, Mushroom, Broccoli, Fennel

Legumes: White Beans

Cheese: Goat, Feta, Parmesan

Protein: Chicken, Tuna Steak

Fruits & Nuts: Pine Nuts, Pistachio, Walnuts

Herbs: Basil, Mint, Chives

 

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Lemon Tahini

Light, Vinegary, Moderately Sweet

 

Recipes: Chickpeas & Kale | Roasted Cauliflower & Spinach

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Ingredients

4 Tbsp Olive Oil 4 Tbsp Tahini 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice Salt/Black Pepper Garlic 1 Tbsp Yogurt (optional) Cumin/Curry Powder (optional)

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Pairings

Light, Leafy greens: Romaine, Spinach, Mixed Greens, Cabbage

Veggies: Tomato, Carrots, Asparagus, Mushroom, Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts

Cheese: Goat, Feta, Blue, Parmesan

Meat: Chicken

Fruits & Nuts: Pomegranate, Fig, Grapes

Herbs: Cilantro, Parsley, Chives, Mint

 

 

 

 

 

Green Goddess

Rich, Herbal, Lemon, Creamy

 

Recipes: Endives & Carrots & Parmesan

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Ingredients

1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1/4 Cup Mayo or Yogurt 1 Tbsp Champagne Vinegar 1.5 Tbsp Lemon Juice 1/2 Garlic Clove 2 Tbsp Chives 2 Tbsp Tarragon 1/2 Cup flat leaf parsley 1/2 Cup spinach leaves Salt/Black Pepper (Combine Oil and everything except mayo and blend, then blend in mayonnaise)

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Pairings

Fresh Raw Veggies (Crudites)

Bitter Greens: Endives, Radicchio,Frisee

Crunchy Greens: Romaine, Kale

Veggies: Carrots, Asparagus, Cucumbers, Peppers, Celery, Tomato

Protein: Steak, Salmon, Shrimp, Scallops

Cheese: Parmesan

Fruit & Nuts: Apple, Pears, Pine Nuts, Almonds

Herbs: Dill, Tarragon, Mint, Parsley, Chives

 

Creamy Avocado

Creamy, Buttery, Light

 

Recipes: Romaine & Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Ingredients

1/2 Avocado,1/4 Cup Cilantro, 2 Tbsp Lime Juice, Yogurt (optional), Salt/Black Pepper, 1/2 clove Garlic,  Sugar 1/4 Cup Water (needs blending)

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Pairings

Light, Leafy greens: Romaine, Spinach, Mixed Greens,

Crunchy Greens: Kale, Chard, Mustard Greens

Veggies: Tomato, Carrots, Asparagus, Avocado, Mushroom, Peppers, Corn, Squash

Cheese: Goat, Feta, Blue, Parmesan, Fresco

Protein: Chicken, Tuna Steak, Tuna, Steak, Shrimp, Scallops

Fruits & Nuts: Mango, Orange, Lime, Kiwi, Pineapple, Papaya, Pine Nuts, Almonds

 

 

 

 

 

Olive Tapenade

Salty, Hearty, Briny

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Ingredients

1/4 Cup Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Salt/Black Pepper Italian Seasoning Chopped/Minced Olives Garlic/Shallots (Optional) Sugar

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Pairings

Light, Leafy greens: Spinach, Mixed Greens, Cabbage

Peppery Greens: Endives, Radicchio

Veggies: Tomato, Cucumber, Asparagus, Mushroom, Broccoli, Capers, Olives

Cheese: Goat, Feta, Blue, Parmesan

Protein: Chicken, Scallops

Fruits & Nuts: Pistachio, Pine Nuts Herbs: Parsley, Basil, Mint, Chives, Dill, Tarragon

 

 

 

 

 

Lemon Vinaigrette

Salty, Hearty, Vinegary

 

Recipes: Grilled Zucchini & Feta & Hazelnuts with Lemon Vinaigrette

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Ingredients

1/4 Cup Olive Oil 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar or Champagne Vinegar Salt/Black Pepper Parsley Dill (optional) Garlic/Shallots (Optional) Sugar

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Pairings

Light, Leafy greens: Romaine, Spinach, Mixed Greens, Cabbage

Peppery Greens: Arugula, Radicchio

Veggies: Tomato, Carrots, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Peppers

Cheese: Goat, Feta, Blue, Parmesan

Proteine: Chicken, Tuna Steak, Tuna, Shrimp, Scallops

Fruits & Nuts: Berries, Orange, Apple, Pear, Walnuts, Pine Nuts, Pistachios

Herbs: Parsley, Dill, Mint, Basil, Chives

 

 

 

 

 

Honey Mustard

Rich, Sweet, Tangy

 

Recipes: Kale & Mango & Shrimp with Honey Mustard Dressing

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Ingredients

1/4 Cup Yogurt or Mayo 1 Tsp Lemon Juice 3 Tbsp Honey 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 1 Tsp Water Salt + Black Pepper

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Pairings

Light, Leafy greens: Romaine, Spinach, Mixed Greens,

Crunchy Greens: Kale, Chard, Cabbage

Peppery Greens: Arugula, Radicchio

 

Veggies:

Tomato, Carrots, Asparagus, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Peppers, Corn

 

Cheese:

Goat, Feta, Blue, Parmesan

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Protein:

Chicken, Tuna Steak, Tuna, Shrimp

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Fruits & Nuts:

Orange, Grapes,Apple, Pear, Almonds, Pecans, Cashews Herbs: Parsley, Dill, Mint, Basil, Chives

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Zesty Pepper Dressing

Rich, Sweet, Tangy, Spicy

 

Recipes: Frisée, Radicchio & Walnut & Pear & Taleggio & Pecorino

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Ingredients:

1/4 Cup Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice 1 Tbsp Honey 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard 1 Tbsp Mayo 1 Tsp Hot Sauce Salt + Black Pepper

 

Pairings

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Crunchy Greens: Kale

Peppery Greens: Arugula, Radicchio, Frisée

Veggies: Asparagus, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Peppers, Corn

Cheese: Goat, Feta, Blue, Parmesan

Protein: Chicken, Tuna Steak, Tuna, Shrimp, Steak

Fruits & Nuts: Orange, Grapes,Apple, Pear, Almonds, Pecans, Cashews Herbs: Parsley, Mint, Chives