Apple Cider Vinaigrette (with Chia Seeds)

This Apple Cider Vinaigrette recipe is light, sweet and incredibly versatile. We used fresh apple cider, cooked down with herbs, to produce extraordinary flavor. We added organic chia seeds for a protein packed punch that's healthy and delicious.

why this recipe works

We teamed up with Bob's Red Mill to create a homemade salad dressing that has amazing flavor AND lots of nutrients. Organic Chia Seeds are "tiny powerhouses" packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber. And they add a nice texture to this Apple Cider Vinaigrette. We used fresh apple cider (rather than cider vinegar) in this recipe, which fills each bite with rich, apple flavor. You'll want to pour it on everything!

Try it on: Lemon Kale Salad, Crunchy Asian Salad, Blackened Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

• APPLE CIDER: 2 ¼ cups
• SAGE: 3 sage leaves
• EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: ½ cup
• CHIA SEEDS: 1 ½ tablespoons Bob's Red Mill Organic Chia Seeds
• LEMON: Juice of 1 lemon
• HONEY: 1 Tablespoon
• GARLIC POWDER: ½ teaspoons
• WHITE PEPPER: ½ teaspoon
• SALT: ½ teaspoon
• FRESH PARSLEY: 1 tablespoon, chopped

How to make apple cider vinaigrette dressing:

1. Place 2 cups apple cider into small sauce pan along with fresh sage leaves.
2. Cook over medium high heat for approximately 5 minutes (or until cider has reduced by half)
3. Remove sage leaves and allow to cool in refrigerator.
4. Take remaining ¼ cup apple cider and place in medium bowl. Add chia seeds.
5. When cider has cooled, prepare dressing by adding cider to a medium mixing bowl and add garlic powder, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
6. Using a whisk, slowly add olive oil while whisking vigorously until combined.
7. Add chia seeds and cider mixture along with fresh chopped parsley.
8. Refrigerate for up to 1 week and serve over your favorite salad (we used fresh greens, sliced apples, beets and candied pecans).

chia seeds benefits

1. Chia Seeds are "tiny powerhouses" packed full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fiber!
2. Chia seeds contain 5 grams of Dietary Fiber per tablespoon
3. Chia seeds contain 6 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons
4. Chia seeds can be soaked to create chia gel that can be made into sauces, jellies, gravy and more.

This post is sponsored by our friends at Bob's Red Mill. All opinions are our own.

how to store apple cider vinaigrette

Refrigerate for up to 1 week in an airtight container. Shake vigorously before serving to mix the ingredients that may have separated.

more homemade salad dressings

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Champagne Vinaigrette

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