So I’ve been waiting WAY TOO LONG to post this recipe. In fact, I’m posting on a Thursday just to share. I rarely post on a Thursday. Heck, I rarely post on a Tuesday but I did this week. Call me crazy Cotter, eh?
Anyway, this recipe, yes.. A MUST MAKE for summer.
You see, as a Bliss Foodie Author, I get to work with lots of great companies. This company is no exception. Naked Juices! They have 2 new Power Up Garden flavors (Tomato Kick and Berry Veggie) and I was asked to create a recipe for their “Pin It To Win It” recipe contest. Voters will then be entered in the “Pin It To Win It! Win A Naked Juice Garden Gift Basket” sweepstakes.
I actually think this is a win/win for me. I get to make a fun recipe and try a new product, which I love! Then I get to share it. Even better! Yes, Corny Cotter is PUMPED!
I loved both drinks, both refreshing in a total different way. Savory vs. lightly sweet. The tomato kick would be perfect for a Bloody Mary (healthified).
Well, I just had to go with the Berry Veggie for my recipe. You’ll see why in a minute. Basil, fresh basil, from my parents garden. I had tons of it and wanted to use it with my farmer’s market lemons and Fig Balsamic Vinegar (another local purchase).
This combo popped in my head and then BAM, it was made.
Perfect topping for a summer salad. Fresh basil, lemon, and Berry Garden Naked Juice combine to make a lightly sweet and delicate dressing. Toss with spinach and feta and you’re all set!
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Berry Basil Lemon Vinaigrette
· ½ bottle of Berry Garden Naked Juice
· ½ Lemon (juiced)
· ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
· 3 fresh basil leaves
· 4 tbsp. balsamic vinegar or glaze
· Lemon pepper (¼ tsp)
Blend together in small blender. Store in glass jar in fridge for up to 5 days. Serves 3 [/print_this]
Needless to say, I’ve been using this dressing on everything lately. Even a side salad with a breakfast taco. Ha, works well for this Texas gal!
Power Garden is Naked Juice’s new veggie drink lineup with 1lb. of veggies in every bottle*. With delicious flavors that only Naked could blend, Power Garden offers one of the easiest ways to get your daily servings of veggies and fruits, along with good sources of fiber, vitamins and minerals. Learn more at http://www.nakedjuice.com/veggiedrinks.
*weight of vegetables, prior to juicing
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Naked via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Naked
Be sure to come back on Monday. I’ll give you the final details on the “Pin It to Win It” sweepstakes. Good stuff!
Do you use fresh herbs and juices in your recipes? What do you think of the new Naked Juices? Would you try them?
Cheers,
LC
Kath (My Funny Little Life)
This sounds wonderful! I don’t know Naked juices (nothing that exists in Europe, to my knowing), but I imagine making such a salad dressing with blended frozen berries would work out nicely. 🙂
LCCotter
oh yes, fresh berry juice would be divine! this juice had beets too, so refreshing!
Allie
I love that you used the Naked juice in your salad dressing! What a good idea. You’re so resourceful, crazy Cotter 🙂
The Candid RD
YUM!!!! This sounds fabulous. Who would have thought to use a bottle of Naked juice to make a dressing?! Not me. It’s brilliant. I have been using MANY fresh herbs lately; mint and basil most often. I can’t get enough these days.
LCCotter
yes, those are so refreshing for summer! i love them in water too!
Jess
Wow looks delicious!
She Rocks Fitness
Grateful for my clients who have been spoiling me with fresh lettuce, chives, and basil! I haven’t started making salad dressings yet, but how about you make me some of this when I come over for dinner? 😉
LCCotter
you got it! soon, right?
Jody - Fit at 55
That looks amazing & the salad too!!! I hope you win – how fun!!!!!! I never tried the juices – will have to check online & the stats. 🙂
LCCotter
well, i think they’d be too high in sugar and sodium for your preference (to drink straight), but not in salad dressing. YAY!
Michelle @ 3cheaprunners
I love the naked juice – the mango is my fav.
LCCotter
oh yes, good choice!
Bre
soo fun!! love the Berry one. I have a strong dislike to tomato juice of any and all kinds, so I can’t say I’d be testing that one out 😉 But the idea of dressing made with the juice is BRILLIANT! you are so talented with this stuff! love your creativity and cotter creations!
LCCotter
haha, no, just resourceful.
Allie
Hmm, like the creative way to use juice without, well, using it as juice! Now that my herb garden’s in full swing, yup, fresh herbs are going into everything. More reasons to love summer!
LCCotter
can i come steal some herbs?
Allie
Please do! Especially if you have any idea what to do with parsley–mine’s turning into a giant bush!
LCCotter
hmmm. i’d made bread! like grainfree bread with herbs and parsley. Spread butter or cream cheese on it and your golden!
Presley @ Run Pretty
That sounds amazing!!
jobo
holy YUM!!! I must make this!! it looks freaking divine!
Becky @ Olives n Wine
Ooh I love the idea of using a berry juice in a salad dressing! I am always trying to use natural herbs and juices (like lemon) on my salads but this would totally jazz it up and be perfect for summer 🙂
LCCotter
it’s delicious. I might have spooned the dressing by itself. whoops
Carly @ Snack Therapy
Omg, how did I never think of this?? Amazing! You’re a genius!
Christa @ Edible Balance
looks great, very creative! I am loving all things basil right now, so light and summery! I haven’t seen the veggie Naked juices here yet, they look interesting…
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats
Sounds delicious. Great way to use the product!
LCCotter
and i make it last longer! haha
Beth @ Miles and Trials
I love Naked drinks. I’ll have to try these out.
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance
I have not tried the Naked line of juices, but they certainly look good! What a great salad dressing recipe–perfect for summer!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries
It doesn’t surprise me one bit that you came up with such an amazing recipe! 😉 Sounds delicious!
Morganne @ Nut Butter Runner
YUM!! I love homemade dressings!
Lauren
This sounds like it would be realllly good on a piece of grilled salmon. Or on top of grilled veggies!
Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie
This looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
Alysia @ Slim Sanity
Such a creative recipe! I would have never thought of this. Love it!
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots
I love naked drinks!!! They are soo delicious, I don’t buy them that often because I usually drink one in one sitting. This dressing sounds delicious!
Cait's Plate
GENIUS!! I definitely need to give this a try!
Sarah Jane @Fit Betty
That is such a great idea! I have never thought about using Naked juice for salad dressing – now I have a new recipe to make 😉
Heather (Where's the Beach)
I was just thinking last night that I need a new marinade/dressing idea. YUM.
Kat
Wow never thought to use Naked for dressing, UBER awesome idea girlie!
sara @ fitcupcaker
Looks awesome, you and Linz are both so fun, keep the interesting juices flowing, get it? haha! I would love to make this dressing, sounds great
Miz
we wanna try the new NEKID here!!!! and the juices 🙂
Natalie
This sounds amazing. I am going to Target today so I will definitely pick up a bottle and make some of this!!
Linz @ Itz Linz
i LOVE the sound of this! it seems perfect for summer – light & refreshing!!
Jessie
Woah, look at you being all creative! Great recipe.. if only a bottle of Naked Goodness wasn’t TWELVE dollars! 🙁
LCCotter
no way! hmmm, i might be able to send you a coupon. Will they accept those there?
Jessie
They actually don’t do coupons out here. Weird right!?!