Balsamic Citrus Dressing

This light dressing is delicious on greens tossed with mandarin oranges and Chinese noodles, or as a chicken marinade.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup (60 ml) white balsamic vinegar [or favorite vinegar]
• 3 medium oranges, peeled
• 3 green onion, root trimmed
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 (30 g) dates [or 1 tablespoon honey], pitted
• ½ lime, peeled
• ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
• ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Place vinegar, lime, oranges, onion, garlic, dates, white pepper and salt into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Run the Smoothie Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
3. Reduce speed to Variable 4 and remove the lid plug. Slowly pour oil through the lid plug opening until emulsified.

Notes

Refrigerate in airtight container. Bring to room temperature and shake before serving over salad.

Nutrition

1 serving (30 g)

• Calories: 251

• Total Fat: 5g

• Total Carbohydrate: 4g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 3g

• Protein: 0g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 80mg