This dressing enlivens any salad or stir fry and always puts me in a good mood, which is why I named it Upbeat Almond Butter Dressing. You don’t need to be loyal to the almond. Any nut butter will do (peanut butter, sunflower butter) - or you can have a three-some and mix them all together!
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of leftover Quinoa (add some boiling water to soften it, if needed)
1/4 cup of rice wine vinegar
3+ Tablespoons of Almond Butter
2 Tablespoons of soy sauce or Bragg’s Amino Acids
1 Tablespoon of Maple Syrup (or honey)
2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil
Optional: 1 Tablespoon of organic miso (I like the Miso Masters Chick pea paste)
Optional: 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
Instructions:
Blend them all together in a food processor or a blender (or a soup wand)
For a lighter dressing, add more vinegar or some more water with the quinoa
For a spicier dressing, add some chili oil
For color/texture, add black sesame seeds