Ginger Citrus Salad Dressing

Yield: 2 cups (480 ml)




A multi-purpose sauce that can be used as a salad dressing or marinade.

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar
1 orange, peeled, halved
1 lemon, peeled, halved, seeded
1 lime, peeled, halved
1 scallion, halved
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1/2-inch x 1/2-inch piece (13 cm x 13 cm) fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
1/2 cup (120 ml) peanut oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro
 
1. Place first eight ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1.
3. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then High.
4. Blend for 30 seconds.
5. Remove the lid plug and slowly add oils in a thin stream through the lid plug opening until emulsified.
6. Reduce speed to Variable 4 and add parsley and cilantro.
7. Blend for 1 minute until smooth.

Health Classification: Low Carb, Low Cholesterol, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
 
Meal Type: Dressings and Marinades
 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 149mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 2g  
Protein 0g  
Vitamin A 2%
  • Vitamin C 9%
    Calcium 0%
  • Iron 0%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4