Name: Golden Citrus Zucchini Dressing
Ingredients: 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 3/4 cups); 1 (3-inch) piece scallion, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped; 3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice; 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or cold-pressed flaxseed oil; 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt, plus more to taste; 1 recipe Zucchini Dressing, using golden zucchini or a peeled green zucchini and 2 Tbsp. lime juice; 1 (2-inch) piece fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped (finely chopped if using a regular blender); 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice; 2 Tbsp. raw cashew butter; 2 tsp. nutritional yeast; 1 (1/4-inch) slice of a large garlic clove

Jars of various brightcolored dressings on a counter with citrus and herbs.

Photo by Anson Smart

When it comes to vibrant whole food meals, dressings are the key to success. This is just one version of Amy Chaplin's raw zucchini dressings from her book Whole Food Cooking Every Day. The multi-flavored sauces are rich and creamy, and offer a fresh new take on standard dressings and vinaigrettes.

Cooks' Note

Some blender pitchers are wide at the base, which makes blending small amounts difficult. If yours is wide, I suggest doubling the recipes in this chapter that make 1 cup.

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