Raspberry Pecan Dressing

Serves 10 Total Time: 10 minutes

1 cup organic raspberries, frozen or fresh

½ cup + 1-2 Tbsp watermelon

1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted (if using salted nuts then reduce the salt below)

2-21/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

2 Tbsp pure maple syrup or date syrup (add a little more if you want it sweeter)

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2-1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)

½ tsp (rounded) sea salt

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Using a blender or immersion blender and deep cup or jar, puree all ingredients (starting with ½ cup water and 2 Tbsp vinegar) until smooth
2. Taste, and adjust seasonings if desired, with additional sweetener or vinegar, or salt/pepper.
3. For a smoother texture, strain the dressing through a fine sieve.
4. Serve, and store remaining dressing in an airtight far in the fridge for up to a week.