Raw Sunflower Seed / Lemon Dressing

This easy raw recipe was sent in by Kathie who lives in California: "Here is a totally raw, vegan whole foods recipe that makes a salad dressing that can also be used as a mayonnaise, dip, sour cream, or a tartar sauce by reducing the amount of water a little to make it thicker." Try this on your next raw vegan salad:

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups distilled water

1 1/2 cups raw, hulled, Sunflower seeds

1 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt (or to taste)

2 teaspoons Paprika

2 teaspoons Onion Powder (or flakes)

2 Lemons (juice from)

1 clove fresh Garlic (minced)

Directions

The secret to a fine dressing is letting the above ingredients blend in a strong blender (Vita Mix) for quite awhile until very creamy. Sometimes I substitute fresh basil and dill (or parsley) for the paprika. It then turns out a pale green instead of a pale paprika color. This dressing is very healthy because it has no free oils, cholesterol, hydrogenated fats, vinegar, sugar, or cooked ingredients. This recipe is really GUILT FREE, and is the recipe I use more than any other."

*ORGANIC INGREDIENTS ARE ALWAYS RECOMMENDED