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Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette

:  March/April 2009

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Sweet raisins, honey and carrot juice balance the heat of crushed red pepper in this brightly colored vinaigrette.


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"This is one of my favorites dressings! I keep it on hand. "
Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette Recipe

About 3/4 cup

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup carrot juice
  • 2 tablespoons golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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Preparation

  1. Heat mustard seeds, coriander and cumin in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add carrot juice and simmer over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  2. Place raisins in a blender and add the hot juice. Let stand for 5 minutes to plump the raisins. Then add vinegar, cilantro, yogurt, honey, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper and blend until combined. Pour in oil and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon: 55 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 4 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 53 mg sodium; 50 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (40% daily value).

Exchanges: 1 fat


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Health & Diet Considerations
Healthy weight
Heart healthy
Low saturated fat
Low cholesterol
Low carbohydrate
Low calorie
Gluten free
Meal/Course
Dinner

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Servings
1
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Ethnic/Regional
Mediterranean
Type of Dish
Salad dressing
Style/Theme
Vegetarian
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Make ahead instructions
Entertaining, casual
Publication
March/April 2009
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