Citrus Vinaigrette - low sodium

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 11
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 76.9
  • Total Fat: 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 12.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 0.1 g

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Introduction

A versatile, tangy dressing for salads with very low sodium. Also great as a marinade for chicken. A versatile, tangy dressing for salads with very low sodium. Also great as a marinade for chicken.
Number of Servings: 11

Ingredients

    1 large shallot, chopped
    1.5 tsp lemon zest
    6 oz Meyer lemon juice and/or lime juice
    3 oz olive oil
    1 tbsp honey
    1.5 tsp coarse dijon mustard
    1/8 tsp ground black pepper
    1 garlic clove, smashed

Tips

Add herbs to taste, depending on what you will serve with the vinaigrette.
Tarragon - chicken, French cuisine
Flat leaf parsley - fish
Chives
Oregano - Mexican, Italian or Greek cuisine
Dill - potatoes, fish, beets
Cilantro - Mexican or Indian
Basil - Italian or French Cuisine, tomatoes, pasta, zucchini
Mint - cucumbers, carrots, beets, Middle Eastern cuisine
Ginger - Asian cuisine


Directions

In a 2 cup glass measuring cup, place shallot and 2 tsp water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 minute on half-power (to reduce raw bite of the shallot).

Add remaining ingredients to the shallot, and stir to move solids, then quickly transfer all to blender jar.

Blend on highest speed to liquefy the solids and emulsify the mixture.

Store in the refrigerator in a glass jar. Shake well before serving.

Serving Size: Makes 11 oz. One serving = 1 oz = 2 tbsp.

Number of Servings: 11

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IMBERNJ.