Spruce up your salad with our Lemon Blueberry Vinaigrette Dressing. Made with Lifeway Kefir, this dressing is whipped up in no time and adds a nice tangy flavor to your leafy greens, root veggies, and fresh fruits. The irresistible flavor will make this dressing your new standard for salad, but that’s not even the best part. This recipe shines because of how it may help your gut.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole-fat milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a unique trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lowfat Blueberry Kefir
- juice of 2-3 large lemons
- 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
- 1/2 tbsp. cashew butter or tahini
- dash of black pepper
- Serving ideas: over a bed of fresh greens with fresh blueberries, roasted carrots or sweet potatoes, raw pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs, such as tarragon.
Directions
- Add all the ingredients to a small blender or a mini food processor. Process/blend on low until completely mixed and creamy. Make sure everything is properly blended, then store in a jar and use on your favorite salads. We enjoy topping a bed of leafy greens with fresh blueberries, roasted carrots or sweet potatoes, pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs, such as tarragon.
