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Citrus vinaigrette

June 2, 2016

Recipe

Why buy salad dressing when this delicious citrus vinaigrette can be made in minutes?

Serves 8

Experiment with other citrus juices in concentrated form in this vinaigrette. Look for lemon, lime, blood orange or grapefruit.

In a blender, mix all ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately. Place leftovers in a container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before use.

1 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground black pepper

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 3 Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

3 Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates 3 Fats Fruits Protein and dairy Sweets Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 143 Calories 7 g Total carbohydrate 0 mg Cholesterol 0 g Dietary fiber 9 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 0 g Protein 1 g Saturated fat 2 tablespoons Serving size 89 mg Sodium 14 g Total fat