Citrus Vinaigrette
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Have you tried making a citrus vinaigrette? Experiment with other citrus juices in concentrated form. Look for lemon, lime, blood orange or grapefruit.
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
8 servings
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup orange juice concentrate
- ½ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
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.
Nutritional information per 2 tablespoons
143 calories; 14 g total fat; 1 g saturated fat; 0 g transfat; 9 g monounsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 89 mg sodium; 7 g total carbohydrate; 0 g dietary fiber; 6 g total sugars; 0 g protein.
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These recipes are created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.
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