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

• ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 8 each dates [or 1/3 cup honey], pitted
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 each garlic clove, peeled
• 1 piece fresh ginger root, 1/8" thick
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅔ cup (160 ml) extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container except olive oil and secure the lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 20 seconds.
3. Reduce speed to Variable 5 and remove lid plug. Pour olive oil through the lid plug opening in a steady stream. Replace lid plug and increase to its highest speed. Blend for 20 seconds.

Nutrition

1 serving (28 g)

• Calories: 140

• Total Fat: 12g

• Total Carbohydrate: 8g

  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 7g

• Protein: 0g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 35mg