Healthy hemp salad dressing recipe

An easy, healthy salad dressing recipe from Drive Organics (Cook the 'Hood).

By Cook the Hood / March 20, 2009

Credit: Daniel Henshaw

Spawned from one of the first original health food stores in Vancouver, Drive Organics on Commercial Drive is an informative neighbourhood farm market focusing on local organic produce and meats, a huge selection of bulk and dry goods, plus all-natural baby, health and beauty products.

“Commercial Drive has been the starting point for every big food movement this city has ever seen. It seems most people here will go without a new jacket or a fancy car, but they won’t go without good food” —Jeff Proseilo, Drive Organics general manager

More recipes!

Try these other recipes from Cook the ‘Hood: Recipes that Capture the Vibe of a Neighbourhood (courtesy Wendy and Shaun Walsh):

Vegan Mixed Berry Muffins from Café Du Soleil

Curry in a Hurry from East End Food Co-op

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Drive Organics’ Healthy Hemp

Salad Dressing

(Organic where possible…)

½ cup hemp hearts

¾ cup hemp oil

2 tablespoons ginger

2 cloves garlic

3 tablespoons miso

1 tablespoon honey

½ cup orange juice

4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Simply puree all ingredients in a blender. Best served on fresh, seasonal and locally-sourced organic salad greens topped with grilled free-range chicken breasts.

DRIVE ORGANICS, 1045 Commercial Drive, 604-678-9665