Food is a matter of choice. We usually eat what we feel is best suited to have an adequate supply of energy and keep us healthy. But it rarely goes beyond that.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette


Walnut oil is worth seeking out for this tasty dressing; store leftover oil in the refrigerator.
Recipe 1 1/4 cups; Active Time: 5 minutes; Total Time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup walnut oil, or canola oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

PREPARATION
Whisk together oil, maple syrup, vinegar, mustard, soy sauce, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

NUTRITION
Per tablespoon: 62 calories; 6 g fat ( 1 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 143 mg sodium; 16 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Monounsaturated fat.

Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate, 2 fat

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