Lavender Caesar Dressing (taken from the Lavender Cookbook by Sharon Shipley)
Lavender Caesar Dressing (taken from the Lavender Cookbook by Sharon Shipley)
Ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- ½ cup of extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup of country style Dijon mustard
- 1/3 a cup of grated Parmasan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons dried lavender buds, finely ground in a spice grinder
- 1 ½ teaspoons crushed hot-pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chilli power
Instructions
In a blender combine the ricotta, oil, mustard, parmesan, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, anchovy paste, coriander, lavender, pepper flakes, cumin and chilli powder. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl, cover and refrigerate.
