Apricot Dressing
This is good with a salad of
bitter greens or on a couscous salad.
Nutrition Bonus: Apricot nectar boosts the carotenoid content of
a green salad even higher.
Makes about 3/4 cup
Ingredients:
1/3 cup apricot nectar
3 tbsp minced dried apricots
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp grainy mustard
1 tsp sugar
Salt & coarsely ground black pepper to taste
In a small bowl, whisk apricot
nectar, apricots, vinegar, parsley, oil,
garlic, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. (Alternatively, combine ingredients
in a small jar, secure the lid and shake.)
SERVING SIZE: 1 tablespoon
POINTS: 1
PER SERVING:
35 Calories, 0 g Protein, 2 g Fat, 0.3 mg Saturated Fat,
5 mg Sodium, 0 mg Cholesterol, 0 g Dietary Fiber, 4 g Carbohydrate