Tuesday, August 03, 2010

No Fat, Yet Tasty, Red Pepper Vinaigrette

Usually, a vinaigrette consists of 3 parts oil to one part vinegar.
Oil is replaced by apple juice in this recipe, providing less calories and fat. Half juice, half vinegar plus spices provide the base for this low-calorie vinaigrette.

This recipe makes eight servings. Store unused portion in your refrigerator.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (mixture of oregano, rosemary and thyme)
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika, optional
1/2 of a roasted red bell pepper, seeds removed

Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender container. Blend to mix thoroughly.

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