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Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Yield: 1 cup (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

Ingredients

  • 1/2  cup  basil leaves
  • 1/3  cup  balsamic vinegar or sherry vinegar
  • 1/3  cup  finely chopped shallots
  • 1/4  cup  water
  • 2  tablespoons  honey
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oil
  • 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place of the all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.

Note: Vinaigrette will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
37 (41% from fat)
Fat:
1.7g (sat 0.2g,mono 1.3g,poly 0.2g)
Protein:
0.3g
Carbohydrate:
5.8g
Fiber:
0.1g
Cholesterol:
0.0mg
Iron:
0.2mg
Sodium:
1mg
Calcium:
7mg
Cooking Light, JANUARY 2001

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
nutsinnormal
Fabulous! This is our new "house dressing". Just wonderful!10/02/09

5 stars
Kathy
This dressing is DELICIOUS!!! Everyone that has tried it (I made it for many friends and family) absolutely loved it!! Noone believes it is so low in calories because it tastes so great. I even gave out the recipe to a few people.06/19/08