ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

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What are all those specks and spices in your Italian dressing? You probably have them in your pantry. Create your own signature blend to toss with pasta, greens and fresh spring vegetables. -Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place the first 11 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until pureed. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges