My Favorite Balsamic Low Cal Dressing...

[savannah]

I know that Sicilian Mama couldn't post her Balsamic dressing recipe because she sells it.....but this is my very favorite balsamic dressing that I made up....ONLY 13 calories per Tablespoon....

It's so rich & good that it doesn't take much dressing per salad

I like to put my salad greens in a plastic baggie...just before serving add a little dressing, close the bag & SHAKE  This way you don't have to use much at all and the shaking evenly coats each piece of lettuce

SOMETIMES when I make this....I make 2 batches in separate jars....

The first I use the original recipe..........the 2nd jar I add a little more stevia to sweeten it up for VARIETY...
1 recipe is enough for 8-10 normal size salads

Enjoy and hope you like it as much as I do  *love*

MODENA BALSAMIC LOW CAL DRESSING

1/4 c. balsamic vinegar (organic if possible)
1 T. shoyu, tamari or soy sauce (no sugar)
1 T. water
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 T. pure Maple Syrup (or 1 T. Agave Necter (low glycemic) or a pinch of pure Stevia powder
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 t. crushed red pepper flakes

BLEND EVERYTHING TO EMULSIFY & make a creamy dressing (I use a small Bullet Blender)

[Bethann]

I'm going to try this right now! Thanks! 

[Mary J]

Here is my version that I LOVE..


Sweet Balsamic Dressing

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
4 packets of truvia
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of gr black pepper
1/2 cup of EVOO

Mix all together,,, enjoy!  My hubby LOVES this dressing...  I make a simple salad of spring lettuces, cherry toms, purple onions, chick pea's and grapes.  I add blue cheese crumbles to my salad.  YUMMMMM

Mary J

[CodingQueen]

Mary J,

I use the same recipe except I increase the EVOO to 3/4 cup, use 1 Tablespoon of finely chopped garlic and leave out the sugar substitute. I like to enjoy the natural sweetness of the balsamic vinegar especially if it's been aged at least 10 years or longer....preferably longer.

CQ

[Joyful Friend]

Mary J, this is the same one that I enjoy.  I  also use the sugar substutute.  I like my dressing to taste sweet.    JF