Citrus vinaigrette

Dietician's Tip

Experiment with other citrus juices in concentrated form in this vinaigrette. Look for lemon, lime, blood orange or grapefruit.

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground black pepper

Directions

In a blender, mix all ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately. Place leftovers in a container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before use.

Serving Information

Serves 8

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 143
Total carbohydrate: 7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: 9 g
Protein: 0 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Serving size: 2 tablespoons
Sodium: 89 mg
Total fat: 14 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Fats and oils: 3

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats: 3

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings