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Herb Vinaigrette

This homemade herb vinaigrette is a flavorful and aromatic dressing that perfectly balances tangy, savory, and slightly sweet notes.

Total Time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Simple Tasty Recipes

Ingredients for 16 Servings

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp black pepper
    2 tbsp minced onion (or shallots)
    1 Sweetener, granular, packet (Sweet ‘N Low)
    1 medium garlic cloves , minced
    2/3 cup low fat unsalted chicken broth
    1 tsp dijon mustard
    1 tbsp olive oil
    1 tsp dried basil
    1 tsp chervil, dried
    1 tsp dried marjoram or oregano
    1 tsp ground thyme

Total Time

  • Preparation Time
    25 min
  • Cooking Time
    0 min

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Preparation

  • 1. In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, onion or shallots, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and sugar substitute. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours.
    2. Strain the mixture, reserving the onion, garlic, and herbs. Whisk the broth and mustard into the vinegar. Whisk in the oil.
    3. For a more flavorful dressing, stir 2 teaspoons reserved onion-herb mixture back into the dressing. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 week. Serve on salads and vegetables.

Notes

Nutrition Facts:
Servings: 16

Amount Per Serving:
17.1 Calories

Total Carbs 1.6g
-Dietary Fiber 0.1g
-Sugars 1g

Total Fat 1g
-Saturated Fat 0.1g
-Unsaturated Fat 0.8g

Protein 0.3g

Potassium 19.2 mg

Sodium 50.7 mg

Additional Information:
A great dressing for any salad! Tip: The reserved onion-herb mixture from the Herb Vinaigrette can be pureed with 3/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese and served as a dip with raw vegetables. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. It makes about 3/4 cup, or six 2-tablespoon servings.

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