Balsamic Vinaigrette (5 Minutes)

• servings: 5 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup tahini

1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 small clove garlic, grated)

1 teaspoon dried herbs (optional)

3 tablespoons cold water

Juice of 1 lemon (or to taste)

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

Combine the tahini, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup, and garlic powder in a medium bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add dried herbs as desired. Whisk well until the tahini starts to seize. Then add 3 tablespoons cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Add fresh lemon juice to taste.

Season with salt, and pepper and mix again.

Store in an airtight jar or container. Refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

• Calories: 81 kcal
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Sodium: 17 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 2 g