Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
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Using great quality extra virgin olive oil for your dressings gets you a point on the Med Diet Score but is also a fantastic ingredient for your dressings. The great thing about this is that you always have the foundations for a terrific vinaigrette on hand.
Two parts olive oil to 1 part acid (vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice) and some flavoring such as mustard, tomato paste, or sun dried tomatoes whizzed in the blender and you have the perfect makings for a terrific salad.
Mustard Vinaigrette
Servings = 2 | Serving size = about 2 tablespoons
Cooking time: 15 minutes (does not include chilling time)
This recipe can easily be multiplied and keeps well in the refrigerator for about 5 days.
Ingredients
- 4 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1/16 tsp. salt
- to taste fresh ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. dried tarragon
- 2 tsp. water
Place the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, pepper, tarragon and water in a small bowl or jar.
Whisk until smooth and chill well before using on salads or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 2 Tablespoons
Servings: 2 (of the dressing)
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 100 | Calories from Fat 81 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 7g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 200mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrates 3g | <1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 0g |
| Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 0% |
| Calcium 0% | Iron 0% |
| Vitamin K 5mcg | Potassium 3mg |