Strawberry Rhubarb Dressing or Dip

“Flavor-wise I think the mango wasn’t needed. It really depends on the berries. Had my berries not been sweet, it would have needed the mango. And, oh my, the spinach really takes it to another level.”

– Karen from our office who made this to photograph

Discover the excitement rhubarb can bring into your culinary pursuits with this dressing that also works as a dip. Three versions included, one of which is overt-fat-free!

Bonus hors d’oeurvres idea included.

Ingredients (Adjust amounts and proportions to taste and desired texture):

1 C strawberries

1 C chopped rhubarb stems (no leaves), fresh or frozen

1 Tbsp tahini

optional:
~1/4 C chopped mango for more smoothness and less tart/sour, or instead of tahini


Dressing versions 1 and 2 served on spinach.

Equipment:

blender

knife and cutting board

serving dish, bowl, or other container for salad

serving container for dressing (if not served on salad)

Pick a Version:

Version 1:
Blend rhubarb, tahini, and 1/2 of strawberries. Gradually add the rest of strawberries to desired consistency. Dressing is generally thinner than dip.

Version 2:
Start with Version 1 (step 1), and gradually add mango to desired smoothness, taste, and consistency.

Version 3 (Over-Fat-Free):
Blend strawberries and rhubarb, then gradually add mango to desired smoothness, taste, and consistency.

Pick a Serving Style:

Dressing:
Serve on baby spinach for a color and taste treat. It works on any salad greens as well.

Dip:
Serve in bowl for dipping. A nice party platter could include strawberries, pineapple, mango, cucumber, carrots, celery. Stick to acid or sub-acid fruits and vegetables for best digestion. Use the lists in the reference guide of acid and sub-acid fruits for more options.

Hors D’oeurvres:
Make as a thick dip. Slice acid or sub-acid fruits and/or vegetables (see Dip above) into discs or similar shapes, and dollop a bit of dip on each. Arrange on a platter and serve.

 

Additional Resources

Retreats:


Cultivate Your Inner Chef

 


Practical Skills To Thrive


Books:


Simply Delicious Fall Retreat Menu


Simply Delicious SALADS and SLAWS


Simply Delicious DESSERTS


Simply Delicious SOUPS