Best Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe (NO DAIRY)

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or whole-grain mustard)

2 to 3 teaspoons maple syrup

1 medium shallot (thinly sliced)

1 small red chili pepper (rib and seeds removed, minced)

2 tablespoons water (plus more as needed)

1 tablespoon tahini (plus more to taste)

Directions

Heat: Transfer the balsamic vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, shallot, and red chili pepper to a small skillet or saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for about 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add the water and adjust until the desired sauce-like consistency.

Remove from the heat. Add the tahini and warm water as needed, until the desired creaminess.

Nutrition

• Calories: 59 kcal
• Total Fat: 2 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Sodium: 90 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 6 g
• Protein: 1 g