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Habanero Heat Salad Dressing

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"Slightly sweet salad dressing can sub as a dip, glaze, or marinade for chicken, seafood, or red meat." — Soup Lover-Sue

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1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped (wear gloves)
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

1 tablespoon water
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

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Directions

Place the habanero pepper, olive oil, rice vinegar, peanut butter, water, and garlic into a blender, and process until smooth. Add sesame seeds, and pulse once or twice just to mix. Pour into serving bowl.

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PREP 10 mins
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Cook's Note
Use this dressing with Chop Chop Salad.

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I did not have an habanero pepper, only a jalapeno, so that's what I used. Next time, I will be sure to buy the habanero because what I made needed more heat. I didn't have black seseame seeds, so I used regular, and I don't think that affected the taste too much. The one negative I have is that I think the peanut butter taste dominated too much, so I'd use less the next time, and add more if necessary after tasting. Served this with the recommended chop chop salad.

—lutzflcat

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Jun 20, 2011

We made this dressing for the first time last week and have made it 5 times since then. We have shared it with so many people and everyone LOVES it! It is VERY spicy with the habanero in it, but I like spicy. If you didn't want it too spicy, maybe use half of a habanero or a jalepeno instead. I also want to try it as a marinade too.

—Ukrainian Mommy

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Aug 21, 2011

Loved the fl;avor for this but we used as a dipping type sauce fro grilled veggies that I made. I put it on a garden salad and the taste did not seem to work all that well so maybe a different type of salad would be better. I really did love it as the dipping sauce and willmake it again for that for sure.

—DGREENWOOD

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Jun 16, 2011

I really did like this! It grows on you. I can't even say I like it on it's own, but on salad it's great! However, I did make changes. I sauteed the garlic and pepper (jalapeno instead of habanero) before blending and used white balsamic and some apple cider vinegar. I really liked the texture and the flavor was good but I think could be improved by using the right pepper and vinegar. I will saute again. I ate an entire plate of greens so it served it's purpose! It is creamy, a little sweet with a little heat- just about the perfect dressing!

—MUSHI80

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Nutrition

Calories
74 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
0.8 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
7.7 g
12%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
0.8 g
2%

Sodium
13 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Habanero Heat Salad Dressing

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 74
Calories from Fat: 70

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.7g 12 %
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 13mg < 1 %
** Potassium 24mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 0.8g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 0.8g 2 %
Sugars 0.3g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 2 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 2 %
** Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.