BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

By:- Healthways    Date: 01-Aug-2020

This vinaigrette is the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tangy!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method

• Combine everything in a blender
• Blend to a smooth consistency
• Store in an air-tight container. You can keep it for 2 weeks.

Note: You can also add a pinch of salt to the recipe. In place of mustard seeds, kasundi can also be used.

Calories – 129 Kcal
Carbohydrates – 1.2 gm
Protein – 1.2 gm
Fat – 13 gm

Key Ingredients & Benefits:
Olive Oil: Predominant fatty acid in olive oil is a monounsaturated fat (MUFA) called oleic acid, making up 73% of the total oil content. It is the good fat that is essential for heart and brain health. It contains modest amounts of vitamins E and K that may reduce your risk of chronic diseases.

Balsamic Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar contains antimicrobial compounds, acetic acid, and antioxidants that can help improve the skin texture. The antioxidants present in balsamic vinegar can help repair damage caused by free radicals, produced by the oxygen used in our body. Balsamic vinegar contains polyphenols, antioxidants that can protect the body from heart disease and cancer