Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ cup carrot juice; 2 tablespoons golden raisins; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 sprigs fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon nonfat plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup carrot juice
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon nonfat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
Heat mustard seeds, coriander and cumin in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Add carrot juice and simmer over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
3
Place raisins in a blender and add the hot juice.
4
Let stand for 5 minutes to plump the raisins.
5
Then add vinegar, cilantro, yogurt, honey, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper and blend until combined.
6
Pour in oil and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
7
You can cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
8
Recipe makes about 3/4 cup; serving size = 2 tablespoons = 1/8 cup.

155

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds, ¼ teaspoon ground coriander, ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ cup carrot juice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette

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