No-Oil Balsamic Dressing
Drizzle this tangy dressing over green salads or steamed veggies.
2 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons chopped pitted dates
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup reduced sodium tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 clove garlic, minced
Pour water over dates in a medium heatproof bowl and set aside to let soak until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the soaking liquid and then drain dates and transfer to a blender. Add reserved water, vinegar, tamari, Dijon, yeast, Worcestershire, onion powder and garlic and purée until smooth.
Per serving (2 Tablespoons/33g-wt.): 30 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 6g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 2g protein