Omega-Rich Balsamic Vinaigrette
Omega-Rich Balsamic Vinaigrette, a super boost of antioxidant- and anti-inflammatory- rich ingredients, is delicious on top of a variety of savory plant-based recipes! Golden turmeric (helpful for both anti-cancer and type 2 diabetes prevention), omega-rich flax meal, tangy dijon mustard, sweet and sour balsamic vinegar, and protein-packed hemp seeds create a nourishing and extraordinary vinaigrette that you’ll be delighted to use day in and day out.
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: none
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water (plus more as needed)
- 1 Tbsp flax meal
- 1 Tbsp hemp seed
- 2 tsps Dijon mustard (or brown mustard)
- 1 ½ Tbsps balsamic vinegar
- ½–1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 dash ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 tsps pure maple syrup
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp tahini (optional, see Chef’s Notes)
- salt (optional, to taste)
Directions
- Add all ingredients, except the tahini and salt, to your blender or food processor, starting with ½ teaspoon turmeric. Alternatively, you could use a mixing bowl since the hemp seeds won’t fully blend
- Blend until all of the ingredients are combined.
- Taste for additional ingredients of choice.
- Add tahini if you’d like a more creamy consistency and slightly nutty flavor.
- Taste for optional salt (but, we think it’s great without it!).
Chef's Notes
Substitutions
Substitute dijon mustard with brown mustard or whole grain mustard.
Substitute balsamic vinegar with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
Consistency
If you plan to use this dressing immediately, the consistency should be like a light dressing. If you make this dressing ahead of time and store it for later, the flax meal will absorb much of the water, making it more like a sauce with a thicker consistency. In this case, add 1–2 tablespoons of water at a time, once again, until you reach the desired consistency.
Tahini
We recommend first making this recipe without the tahini then taste-testing to see if you’d like the dressing to be creamier and have a slightly nutty flavor. The dressing without the tahini will be a much thinner consistency. Tahini helps to create a creamier texture.
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
From: FRN