This was yummy! A super simple dressing created in a matter of minutes. This will keep you rejuvenated and won’t weigh you down either. Why buy the conventional type dressings when you can create them so easily in your home. I prefer and love to create my own dressing quite often from a honey mustard to a basic Italian vinaigrette,or an Asian style to this lovely Lemon Parmesan. The best part is that you have more quality control and creativity in the kitchen by using the freshest of ingredients. And as I always say: less is more. Even truer, if you create with quality ingredients that are fresh and in season. This recipe is minimalistic – just pure extra olive oil, freshly squeezed lemons, salty earthiness of Parmesan and sea salt and black pepper.

 

Parmesan is a traditionally aged cheese that is high in protein and easily absorbed through the body. Also provides you with a healthy amount of calcium which is shown to regulate body fat storage. Parmesan is considered a super food due to it’s high quality of nutritional benefits. It promotes the development Bacillus Bifidus, which helps to maintain a healthy gut, good news for the lactose intolerant or those with gastro-intestinal inflammation. You may say, what about the high fat content? Well, it is important to be aware that fat is a fundamental part of nutrition. We need fat in our diet to maintain overall health and wellness, especially healthy fats. Parmesan contains short chain fatty acids, these particular compounds are absorbed more easily and supply energy very quickly to the body. The cholesterol content is only 80-85 mg, much lower than the typical full fat cheeses. So, go ahead and have your cheese!

 

SERVES: 1 cup

 

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup lemon, fresh

1 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp white wine vinegar

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp brown sugar

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Whisk all ingredients (except the oil) either by hand, or with food processor until well combined.

Slowly drizzle in the oil. If by hand, whisking constantly until mixture is combined.

You may serve immediately or place in a covered container for later use ( in refrigerator). This will last for up to three weeks chilled.

 

NUTRITIONAL VALUE: calories 78; total fat 8.5g; sodium 80mg; potassium 19mg; total carbohydrates 0.9g; sugars 0.7g; protein 0.1g and high in vitamin C.

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