Spicy Mediterranean Vinaigrette

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 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 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 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. let stand for 5 minutes to plump the raisins. then add vinegar, cilantro, yogurt, honey, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper and blend until combined.
• 4 pour in oil and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
• 5 you can cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• 6 recipe makes about 3/4 cup; serving size = 2 tablespoons = 1/8 cup.