The Ultimate Alkaline Salad Dressing: Hemp Cucumber

Are you on a quest for the ideal alkaline salad dressing? Look no further! Our creamy Hemp Cucumber Dressing not only offers a fresh flavor but also ensures you’re nourishing your body with alkaline goodness.

Journeying Towards Alkalinity: Why This Dressing?

While navigating ways to combat acid reflux naturally, the significance of an alkaline diet became evident to me. The magical blend of alkalinity and delectable flavors can work wonders on inflammation. And that’s the secret sauce of this alkaline salad dressing.

Alkaline Salad Dressing: What’s Inside?

When we talk about an alkaline salad dressing, we refer to a unique concoction that’s designed to boost the alkaline balance in your meals. Comprising of a blend of ingredients that are naturally alkaline-forming in the body, such as fresh herbs, healthy oils, and fresh juices.

These alkaline salad dressings not only enhance the flavor of your salads but also supports overall well-being by promoting a pH balance that can help reduce chronic inflammation and create a more alkaline environment in the body.

Key Benefits of Alkaline Salad Dressing:

• Flavor Explosion: Every bite introduces a world of flavors while ensuring you’re consuming alkaline-rich ingredients.
• GERD Friendly: For those battling GERD, this alkaline gem can help mitigate the irritation, making mealtime pleasant again.
• Health Benefits: contributes to a more alkaline-balanced diet, which is linked to reduced inflammation and improved overall well-being.

Ingredients of Our Alkaline Salad Dressing:

1. Hemp Hearts: A powerhouse of alkalinity, hemp cleanses the body while gifting it with plant-based protein.
2. Water: Skipping oil to dodge acid reflux? Water steps in to give our dressing the right consistency.
3. Cucumber: Loaded with minerals and hydration, cucumbers set the pH balance just right.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV): ACV transforms into an alkaline hero inside your body, despite its acidic demeanor.
5. Salt: Just a hint to accentuate the flavors.

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How to Make the Ultimate Alkaline Hemp Cucumber Salad Dressing:

Blitz together 1/4 cup hemp hearts, 2 tbsp water, half a peeled cucumber, 1/2 tsp of ACV, and a smidge of sea salt. Once creamy, cool in the fridge before dressing your salad.

Tip: You are missing out if you’ve never invested in a good Vitamix blender—one of those rare products that are really worth the investment.

Storing Tips:

Bottle up your dressing in airtight containers to keep it fresh and zesty. Looking to bulk make? Use separate containers for longer shelf-life and consistent alkaline potency.

Alkalinity FAQ’s

How to Spot Alkaline Ingredients?

• Check their PRAL score. The higher the score, the more alkaline they are after digestion. If you’re wondering how your diet stacks up, check out this food table. It includes 114 commonly consumed foods and their PRAL scores.

Salad: Acidic or Alkaline?

• It swings both ways! Ingredients dictate its pH nature.  Spinach, cabbage, broccoli, and beet are some alkaline champs.

Alkaline Veggies to Note:

• Spinach, cabbage, broccoli, and beets are some alkaline champs.

Is Store-Bought Dressing Acidic?

• Most times, yes. Opt for DIY versions for controlled ingredients.

Is Oil Acidic?

• Oil is generally neutral, but some, like olive oil, lean slightly alkaline due to their mineral content.

For those seeking more low-acid dressing inspiration, here are some must-tries: Low-acid Salad Dressing Chicken Wing Dipping Sauce Tomato-free Pasta Sauce Tomato-Free BBQ Sauce Vegan Spinach Pesto

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📋 Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 5 minutes Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup hemp hearts
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 peeled cucumber
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Combine hemp hearts, water, cucumber, apple cider vinegar, and sea salt in a blender
2. Blend for a few minutes until smooth and creamy
3. Refrigerate the dressing to chill before serving

Notes

• Hemp hearts provide alkalinity and plant-based protein
• Oil-free to help prevent acid reflux
• Best made in a high-powered blender like Vitamix

Storage

Store in airtight container in refrigerator for freshness