Would you agree if I said parsley really doesn’t receive the respect it deserves? A sprig of parsley is looked at as no more than a garnish on the plate. Its fresh taste, high nutrient profile and medicinal properties are more than often ignored. Isn’t that unfair?
Parsley is an excellent source of vitamin K and vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin A, folate and iron. Read more about the benefits of parsley here.
If you are ready to experience parsley beyond its use as a plate decoration— this dressing a good place to start!
In this dressing, the vibrant flavor of parsley combines with the nutty-creaminess of calcium rich sesame seeds to create the best herbed sesame salad dressing.
Recipe:
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup water
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5 -6 cloves garlic
Himalayan Salt
Black Pepper
Juice of one lemon
Generous handful parsley
Handful of mint
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Blend all the ingredients together in a high powered blender or Vitamix.
Suggested Salad:
Chopped romaine, diced cucumbers, chopped colored bell pepper, Boiled black eyed peas dressed with best herbed sesame dressing.
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