Pepita Dijon Salad Dressing

Author: Paul Turcotte
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A versatile, nutty, and somewhat creamy dressing that incorporates raw pumpkin seeds with the tangy bite of Dijon mustard and spices.
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Prep 15 minutes
Servings 4
Course Sauces & Dressings
Cuisine Gluten-Free, High Protien
Keyword dressing, oil-free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water or vegitable broth less for ticker
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon vegitable or other bouillon
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tsp Coconut Aminos
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 3 Majool dates - 6 Deglet noor or other
  • 1 tsp tapioca flour or corn starch

Instructions

  1. Place all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend for a minute or so, scrap down the sides and top and continue blending until smooth.

Notes

If you like a creamy dressing, you can reduce the water or broth.  You can also increase the tapioca or cornstarch as a thickener.
Optional additions:
¼ teaspoon ground cumin 
1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds