Garlic Dressing

By far my most requested recipe, this dressing is so tasty, so easy and so healthy that you can't go wrong! It has four simple ingredients that you throw into a blender and whiz until creamy. The best part is you won't have to feel guilty about dousing your salad with this salad dressing.  The main ingredients EVOO (extra virgin olive oil, first cold pressed) and lemon juice have for years been highly recommended together to be used as a natural remedy to break up and prevent gallstones. EVOO alone has a huge list of benefits some of which I listed below:

• Recent studies indicate that regular consumption improves blood sugar control and enhances insulin sensitivity.
• Studies also show that people with diets containing high levels of EVOO are less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis.
• A high consumption also appears to improve bone mineralization and calcification and plays an important role in preventing the onset of Osteoporosis.
• A study in France found that those who cooked and used dressings made from EVOO had a 41% lower risk of stroke than those using other oils.
• A moderate and regular intake of EVOO is associated with low incidences of specific types of cancer, including breast cancer while have a protective role against coronary diseases as well.

Any one of the above are reason enough to give this dressing a try!

1 cup EVOO (extra virgin olive oil, first cold pressed)

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 head (about 8-10 cloves) garlic

1 tsp. unrefined sea salt

Put all the ingredients in the blender and blend until thick and creamy (about 30 seconds).

Pour over your salad and enjoy!

Will keep in the refrigerator for a few weeks - if it doesn't get eaten first!

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