no oil vinegar dressing
This is another style of healthy dressing that I like to make. I used to do vinegar and extra virgin olive oil with my own set of spices. Then one day I found out that what is in the EVOO bottle, may, or may not, actually be EVOO. Since I have no way of knowing, I dropped it out. I discovered that I really like my vinegar and water dressing. It is a basic recipe to which you can add any herbs or spices that assuage your taste buds. There are so many options there is no need to ever have boring dressing again!! This is the one I like the best. Enjoy!
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cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
Ingredients
- IN YOUR CHOSEN DRESSING BOTTLE
- 2 or 3 - fingers of red wine vinegar (or apple cider, balsamic, or pickle juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper (black or red)
- ONE LEVEL TEASPOON OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
- - italian seasonings
- - curry powder
- - prepared mustard (any kind)
- - granulated garlic (or powder)
- - minced onion
- - parsley flakes
- VARIATIONS ON THE SPICES FOR VARIETY
- - dill, dried
- - cumin
- - cinnamon
- - rose mary
- - thyme, dried
- TO THICKEN (OPTIONAL)
- 1, 2, or 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- AFTER YOU'VE ADDED EVERYTHING ELSE AND SHOOK IT UP:
- - fill the bottle with filtered water
How To Make no oil vinegar dressing
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Step 1Mix it all up and let it sit for at least 10 minutes before pouring a few tablespoons on your salad.
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Step 2Since this is watery there is often some left in the bottom of the bowl when the salad greens and goodies are finished. Don't tell anyone, but I drink the last bit of dressing out of the bowl because it is just so tasty and flavorful!!
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Step 3The longer you let it sit, the more mingled and permeated the spices get.
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Step 4If I am going to be using it up in the next day or two I leave it out on the counter, but it should probably be refrigerated if kept for longer periods of time.
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Step 5You can also substitute lemon juice for the vinegar if you like. If you try it with cooking wine, reduce the amount of salt you use because cooking wine is salted.
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Step 6If you use the chia seeds to thicken, it takes a while for that to happen but you can still use it within ten minutes of making it... then just let it sit and the next time you use it, it will be a little thicker.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Other Salads
Category:
Dressings
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#vinegar
Keyword:
#spices
Keyword:
#herbs
Keyword:
#Water
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Spice/Herb/Seasoning
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