Vacation time!

[MelonManiac]

Me and my family are heading to Florida for 2 weeks Saturday. I will have my computer so I will be able to keep up with all of you on RFT ... I have prepared myself partially, since I am pretty new to raw and having trouble with temptations, I figured I need to be REALLY prepared ... I just received my order from Alissa's website, the coconut truffles, enzymes, and bag of cacao powder ... I figure I will eat a truffle if I get a chocolate craving (they have a very rich choc. flavor) and I will also make mudslides if I need something ice-creamy ... I will also be focusing on eating salads when we go out to eat there ...

Now for my question :-p ... What are some really simple salad dressings that don't involve nuts/nut butter (I wont have food processor or anything there) ... I would love any ideas you've got!

[Shoshannah]

Let's see......
I am fond of tahini with a splash of Nama Shoyu and apple cider vinegar...
blend an avocado with lemon juice...
blend 3 tomatoes, 1 red bell pepper, 1 avocado, and lime juice...
Coconut milk and meat blended together with pineapple....
Tomatoes, celery, and fresh herbs (arugula, dill, cilantro, parsley, or basil)...

I have lived in Florida all my life.... I was born here and I will probably die here, hee hee! I love it and I hope you have a great vacation. If you are heading towards east central Florida, look me up!

[Shoshannah]

Oops, didn't see that you won't have a food processor with you....my bad!

If you can at least bring a stick blender or something with you (they are really cheap at Walmart), it would really be great to make all kinds of raw soups, dressings, etc.

[JennyPat]

Now for my question :-p ... What are some really simple salad dressings that don't involve nuts/nut butter (I wont have food processor or anything there) ... I would love any ideas you've got!

My favorite salad dressing (even before RAW) is this:

Juice of one lemon
equal amount of oil (your choice)
crushed garlic or other herbs
Shake, toss with salad

I used to add a bit of brown mustard to this, but I don't think it's RAW.

Jenny P

[MelonManiac]

Have any of you used just apple cider vinegar plain, or maybe with some Olive oil or does it taste too strong (I've never had ACV)?

Oh, and Shoshannah- I am bringing my magic bullet so will be able to blend things :)

[Shoshannah]

Have any of you used just apple cider vinegar plain, or maybe with some Olive oil or does it taste too strong (I've never had ACV)?

Oh, and Shoshannah- I am bringing my magic bullet so will be able to blend things :)

Glad you have your magic bullet! As for the ACV plain, I personally don't care for it... I definitely need to cut it with something, usually olive oil, tahini, or nama shoyu.