Honey Cumin Banana Vinaigrette

This is from the Dean Ornish diet for preventing or treating heart disease. It is fat free: the banana imitates the texture and viscosity of oil. Serve over salad greens or over cold steamed vegetables. Cooking time is actually chilling time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 2 mins
• Yields: 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• 1  medium  ripe banana
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon grainy mustard
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Place ingredients in blender in the order given.
2. Blend on high speed 1 minute until creamy and smooth.
3. Refrigerate 1 hour before using.