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

• ½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar
• 16 each dates [or 2/3 cup honey], pitted
• 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 each garlic clove, peeled
• 1 piece fresh ginger root, 1/4" thick
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cups (320 ml) extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Place vinegar, dates, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger root and black pepper into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed
3. Blend for 15 seconds. Reduce speed to variable 5 and remove lid plug.
4. Slowly pour oil through the lid plug opening in a slow, steady stream. Replace lid plug.
5. Slowly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 15 seconds or until emulsified.

Nutrition

1 serving (28 g)

• Calories: 140

• Total Fat: 12g

• Total Carbohydrate: 8g

  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 7g

• Protein: 0g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 35mg