Italian Dressing

This easy and quick Italian dressing is oil free and full of flavor.

Yields: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustsard

1 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup or agave

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (more or less to taste)

1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pinch paprika

1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum, or 1 teaspoon chia seeds

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed for 5-10 seconds.

2. Add more xanthan gum or chia seeds if you like your dressing thicker. Xanthan gum requires only a pinch as a little goes a long way.