Easy Oil-Free Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Easy oil-free pomegranate vinaigrette is a 5-ingredient dressing recipe with pomegranate molasses and whole dates for a healthy pomegranate dressing that’s refined sugar free.
Servings: 4
Calories: 45kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large dates pitted, see note 1
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses see note 2
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic peeled and quartered
- ¼ cup water as needed
Instructions
- Add the dates to a small bowl and cover them with boiling water for 10 minutes to soften them.
- Drain the dates and add them, plus the other ingredients, including the water, to a small blender or spice grinder.
- Blend until smooth, adding more water if needed.
- Makes about ¾ cup of dressing.
Notes
- Substitute whole dates with 1 ½ tablespoons of date paste or maple syrup. This will create a thinner dressing, so adjust the water accordingly.
- The best substitute for pomegranate molasses in dressing is pure pomegranate juice. In this case, use ¼ cups or more, replacing the water to thin.
- For this recipe, a blender or food processor with a small container works best. I used a spice grinder. Smaller containers compact the ingredients a little so the blades can blend.
- Store pomegranate dressing in an airtight container or jar for 1 week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg