The Canola Council of Canada – yup you read that right! – has released a nice catalog of summer dressing recipes. I happened to have a bottle of canola oil in my cupboard. Let’s try out of few of these and see which ones we like best. Send me a comment on your favorite!
From the news release:
CanolaInfo's "Get Dressed for Summer" Recipe Collection showcases the bounty of fresh summer produce and flavor advantages of homemade dressings. The fresh ingredients of the dressings complement the natural flavors of fruits and vegetables, while adding their own zest.
Each recipe can be prepared in just 10 to 15 minutes and is made with canola oil, which has the least saturated fat and most omega-3 fat of all common cooking oils. Recipes include:
Zucchini, Squash and Grape Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Mixed Berry, Cucumber and Mint Salad with Lime Dressing
Wilted Rainbow Chard with Seared Eggplant and Parsley Vinaigrette
Spinach Salad with Seared Bok Choy, Ginger and Cilantro
Fennel-Orange Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Caramelized Corn and Red Pepper Salad with Chives
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that may help protect against chronic diseases. Compared with people who eat few fruits and vegetables, those who eat more generous amounts* are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, stroke, some types of cancer and perhaps heart disease.
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SOURCE CanolaInfo via PR Newswire
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