Classic French Vinaigrette
This is a light version of a calssic French vinaigrette - Neat Egg / Chia seeds are used to give the dressing body in place of most of the oil that would normally be in this dressing.
Servings: 16 Tablespoons
Calories: 24kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. water
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. red onion or shallot finely minced
- 1 Tbsp. smooth Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme or fresh herb of choice , minced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Directions
- Put all of the ingredients together in a glass jar, cover tightly and shake well to combine. chill for at least an hour to thicken slightly. Store chilled and use within five days for best flavor*For a smoother texture combine the ingredients in a blender and blend well.
Notes
When replacing fresh herbs with dried herbs use 1/3 the amount so in this case it would be 1 teaspoon of dried Thyme instead of 1 Tablespoon of fresh.
Variation:
If you have dried Herbs de Provence it is delicious in place of the Thyme - use 1 Teaspoon.
Nutrition
Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg