Omega-Rich Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Omega-Rich Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
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)

10 steps

Prep:5min

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.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:03:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories77 kcal (4%)

Total Fat3.9 g (6%)

Carbs8.8 g (3%)

Sugars5.9 g (7%)

Protein2.6 g (5%)

Sodium61.5 mg (3%)

Fiber1.5 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

¼ cupwater

plus more as needed

1 Tbspflax meal

1 Tbsphemp seed

2 tspsDijon mustard

or brown mustard

1.5 Tbspsbalsamic vinegar

½ tspground turmeric

1 dashground black pepper

optional

2 tspspure maple syrup

¼ tspgarlic powder

1 Tbsptahini

optional

salt

optional, to taste

Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Blend until all of the ingredients are combined.

Step 3

Taste for additional ingredients of choice.

Step 4

Add tahini if you’d like a more creamy consistency and slightly nutty flavor.

Step 5

Taste for optional salt (but, we think it’s great without it!).

Step 6

Chef's Notes:

Step 7

Substitutions: - Substitute dijon mustard with brown mustard or whole grain mustard. - Substitute balsamic vinegar with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Storage: - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.