Sweet and Spicy Vinaigrette

A sweet and spicy, Thai-inspired dressing, delicious on salads with pea pods, radishes, and shredded carrots, or as a marinade with grilled meats and vegetables.

Ingredients

• ⅛ cup (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 4 dates [or 2 Tablespoons honey], pitted
• ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce
• ½ teaspoon soy sauce
• ½ garlic clove, peeled
• ½ piece fresh ginger root, 1/8" thick
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
2. Run the Emulsify Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 20 seconds.

Nutrition

1 serving (28 g)

• Calories: 140

• Total Fat: 12g

• Total Carbohydrate: 8g

  • Dietary Fiber: 0.25g
  • Sugars: 7g

• Protein: 6.83g

• Cholesterol: 4.71mg

• Sodium: 35mg