Sweet Herbal Vinaigrette

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Sweet Herbal Vinaigrette

 

Recipe By : Healthful Cooking, Mary Carroll, Star Tribune, 7/20/00

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Salads, Dressings Healthful Cooking

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon

1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 clove garlic -- minced or pressed

 

Makes about 11/4 cups.

 

Herbal vinaigrettes are not just great salad dressings; they also make good

marinades for almost any food destined for the grill. The touch of honey

in this recipe brings out the sweetness in the herbs.

 

In a blender, process all the ingredients at high speed until

frothy. Adjust salt to taste.

 

Nutrition information per 2 tbsp. serving: Calories 110, Carbohydrates 4

g, Protein 0 g, Fat 11 g, including sat. fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium

120 mg, Calcium 3 mg, Dietary fiber 0 g, Diabetic exchanges per serving: 2

fat exch.

 

 

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