Toasted Hazelnut and Pear Dressing

This oil-free autumn dressing pairs well with our Brussels Sprout Salad.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons sherry vinegar
• ½ cup (120 ml) cold water
• ½ (100 g) pear, seeded, cut into large chunks
• ½ small (8 g) shallot, peeled
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 3 (20 g) dates, pitted
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ small lemon, peeled
• ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
• ¼ cup (32 g) hazelnuts

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 1 minute. Refrigerate until chilled before serving.

Nutrition

1 serving (30g)

• Calories: 35

• Total Fat: 2g

• Total Carbohydrate: 4g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 2g

• Protein: 1g

• Cholesterol: 3.04mg

• Sodium: 95mg