Posted on Food Revolution Network by Dreena Burton. Altered substantially by Dr John
Try this sweet and tangy dressing as a great topping for your next fruit medley!
Yields
10 Servings
Total Prep and Cook Time: 10 mins
Fresh raspberries in season are wonderful; or use berries right from the freezer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen) [mixed frozen berries are also a good choice]
- 1/2 cup water (1-2 Tbsp more if needed for desired consistency)
- 1/3 cup pecans (or walnuts) toasted- see note below
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar (use all or part standard white vinegar if you prefer sharper flavor)
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or molasses or date syrup- see note below)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp dry basil (Optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp low salt soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 tsp black pepper- fresh ground- or to taste
Directions
- Using a blender puree all ingredients except nuts (starting with 1/2 cup water and add to desired consistency) until smooth
- Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired, with additional sweetener (see note),vinegar, or soy sauce.
- Add nuts and quickly pule a couple of times. This will leave some nuts texture in the dressing. Blend completely for a smooth dressing.
- Serve, and store remaining dressing in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Cook’s Notes:
Nuts
You can use no added salt toasted nuts or raw nuts. Toasted nuts have a little more flavor. Toast broken nuts in the broiler or air fryer by placing the nuts on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Stir occasionally for 2 to 3 min. Watch the nuts to avoid burning them.
Sweetener
Depending on the sweetness of your berries, and how much tang you enjoy you can adjust the amount of sweetener or vinegar you use Start with 1 1/2 Tbsp sweetener and 2 Tbsp of Vinegar, then add more if you like.