Garlicky Lemon & Tarragon Dressing

This is my “go-to” salad dressing at home and my husband's favorite. It's easy to whip up, is made with heart healthy olive oil, and tastes delicious on everything!!!!

Serves 4

• 2 cloves garlic
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped

Combine all ingredients except for the tarragon in a small blender or food processor and
blend until smooth. Test the seasonings and add more salt and pepper if desired. Stir in
chopped tarragon. Told you it was easy! This dressing will keep up to a week in the
refrigerator – just shake or stir prior to serving.

Approx. nutrition info. per serving: 126 calories, 14g fat, 1.5g net carbs, 0 protein

Article Source: The Gluten Free Low Carber by Mellissa Sevigny

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Lemon Pesto

This is an extravagant sauce for special treats.

Ingredients:

• juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 3/4 cup baby spinach leaves (nil sugar and 3.6g of carbs)
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts(3.6g of sugar and 13g of carbs)
• 1/4 cup of toasted salted cashews (6g of sugar per 100g and 30g of carbs)
• 1 clove of garlic
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
*Toast the nuts by heating a dry tray to medium heat on the stove top, turning the nuts constantly for a few mins. so you don't burn them.
1. Zest the lemon and remove 2 Tbsp of the juice.
2. Place all the ingredients together into a food processor or blender and blend into a course mix. Smooth is okay if you prefer.
* Another appetizer accompaniment favorite, just store in the refrigerator for up to one day.

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear

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