A special recipe I learned from my time working at Verbena Restaurant in San Francisco, but with a twist! I make this all of the time when we have guests – it’s always a hit. Creamy, high protein, flavorful and healthy! 

Pumpkin seeds are natural parasite-fighters, and are packed with protein. Keep that gut healthy by incorporating them into your diet on a weekly basis! 

High Protein Pumpkin Seed Salad Dressing

Dressing ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 ½ cups boiled water, plus more if needed
• ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ shallot, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup chopped herbs of choice, such as:
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  5 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  
  Pulse everything well in a blender or food processor. Taste and adjust to taste. Keep fresh in the refrigerator, and then toss on a simple salad when you’re ready to eat!