“Magical” Applesauce Vinaigrette

Name: “Magical” Applesauce Vinaigrette
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 tsp mild miso; ¼ tsp ground cumin; ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 3 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup; ¼ tsp sea salt (or more); Freshly ground black pepper

This "Magical" Apple Vinaigrette salad dressing uses applesauce to emulsify the ingredients. It produces a surprisingly thick vinaigrette that is virtually fat-free! Feel free to play with some of the seasonings if you’d like a bit less sweetness. This oil-free dressing goes great with richer fare, since its acidity and tang will cut through the heavier components. For instance, try it on a salad topped with avocado and nuts, or on a salad alongside a nut-based veggie burger or pasta sauce.

"Magical" Applesauce Vinaigrette uses 10 ingredients and takes 10 minutes to make.

Makes 1/2 Cups

Recipe From: Knives Over Forks

Author: Dreena Burton

Prep: 10 minutes + Cook: 0 = Total 10 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

1 tsp mild miso

¼ tsp ground cumin

⅛ tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

3 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp pure maple syrup

¼ tsp sea salt (or more)

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place the applesauce, miso, cumin, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, and salt and pepper in an immersion blender with a deep cup, and blend until very smooth. If using a regular blender, you may need to double the batch for enough blending volume.

Taste and adjust the seasoning. Add another teaspoon or so of maple syrup if you would like the vinaigrette to be sweeter. If you’d like a thinner dressing, simply add a couple teaspoons of water and blend again.