Dijon Mustard And Silken Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. Leatherwood Vinegary Dill in Apple Wine Vinegar
• 4 oz. silken tofu
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• 1/2 cup strong Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup Sunflower Oil
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt
• 1/4 cup fresh shallots, finely minced
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large garlic cloves, peeled

Process

In the workbowl of a food processor, with the machine running, drop the garlic through the feed tube and process until finely minced. Add the vinegar, tofu, water and mustard and process for 20 seconds longer or until very smooth.

Again, with the machine running, slowly add the oil through the feed tube until all has been added and the vinaigrette is well blended. Add the salt and season with a large grinding of black pepper. Fold in the shallots and transfer the dressing to a covered glass jar. Refrigerate until needed.

Remarks

This dressing is delicious and addicting as is but you can also add a variety of fresh herbs to this vinaigrette such as chives, parsley, dill or tarragon or a mixture of them. It is also a perfect dressing for those who are on a vegan diet since it is nice and creamy yet without the addition of dairy products.

For an interesting variation, add 3 ounces of mild goat cheese, 3 anchovy filets and 1/3 cup of minced parsley together with the vinegar, tofu, water and mustard in step 1, but reduce the mustard to 2 tablespoons. Process until smooth.