Spicy Vinaigrette

Spicy Vinaigrette  
    MAKES   2¼  CUP
   
    The chili powder and hot sauce add flavor and heat to this vinaigrette, and the capsaicin that makes these ingredients spicy is thought to lower cholesterol and help prevent arteriosclerosis. This also is a delicious low-fat marinade for turkey, chicken, or pork.


1¼cups no-sugar-added apple cider vinegar

1½tablespoons agave syrup or honey

2   cloves garlic

1   teaspoon chili powder

1   teaspoon hot sauce

1   teaspoon spicy brown mustard

1   teaspoon salt

1   teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¾   cup extra-virgin olive oil


    In a blender or food processor, blend the vinegar, syrup or honey, garlic, chili powder, hot sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. With the machine running, gradually drizzle in the oil. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake to blend before using.

   
    SERVING SIZE:  1 tablespoon
 EXCHANGE LIST VALUES:  ½ fat
 CARBOHYDRATE CHOICES: 0
CALORIES: 49
 CALORIES FROM FAT: 42
 TOTAL FAT:  5 g
 SATURATED FAT:  1 g
 CHOLESTEROL: 0 mg
 SODIUM: 69 mg
 TOTAL CARBOHYDRATE: 2 g
 FIBER:  0 g
 TOTAL SUGARS: 1 g
 PROTEIN: 0 g