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Homemade Oil-Free French Dressing

This homemade oil-free french dressing is just as tasty as full-fat store-bought, but it's made with simple, healthy ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 4 medjool dates pitted
  • ½ Tbsp. chopped celery
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. chia seeds
  • ¼ tsp. fine sea salt
  • tsp. granulated garlic or garlic powder

Instructions

  • Add ingredients to a high-speed blender in the order they are listed.
  • Begin blending on lowest setting and increase speed to highest setting.
  • Blend on high for approximately 30 seconds.
  • Scrape sides with a spatula and blend again for another 20 seconds or until dressing is smooth.
  • Chill in refrigerator before use. Store in a sealed container for up to one week.

Notes

The recipe makes approximately one cup of dressing. The serving size is about two tablespoons.
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate for special dietary needs. I subscribe to the theories presented in the book Whole and believe we should focus on eating a variety of whole foods instead of counting calories or keeping track of individual nutrients.

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg