Sauces & Dips


TZATZIKI
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled and finely diced 
  • 2 cups low-fat natural yoghurt 
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint, or 1 tablespoon dried mint 
  • Gently squeeze excess moisture from cucumber in paper towels. Combine yoghurt, garlic and mint in a small bowl. Stir cucumber into yoghurt mixture.Serves 6-8.
  • Hint Can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days.
Mango Curry Dressing:
  • 1 Ripe Mango or 1 can of Mangoes (with some juice)
  • ½ Can (398ml) Coconut Milk 
  • Juice from ½ lime 
  • 1Tbsp (15ml) Curry Powder
  • ½ Cup (125ml) Olive oil                                                                                   
  • Prepartion 
  • 1.    Peel cut mango or open can of mangoes. Save ½ the juice.
  • 2.    Put into blender or hand mixer container.
  • 3.    Add coconut milk, curry powder, juice from lime, and olive oil.
  • 4.    Blend and serve.Options: Add fresh mango slices to your salad

French Salad Dressing
Ingredients:
·         1/2 cup fresh lemon juice or vinegar
·         1 1/4 cups olive oil
·         2 teaspoons salt
·         1/4 teaspoon pepper
·         1 clove garlic sliced
·         ¼ teaspoon paprika

Preparation:
Soak garlic in lemon juice for 10 minutes strain.
Discard garlic
Whisk together all ingredients in a mixing bowl or shake in a jar.
Makes about 2 cups of French dressing.