Don's Reduced-Fat Oil & Vinegar Dressing

Slightly Thickened Chicken Broth 1 cup fat-free lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, divided 2 teaspoons cornstarch Dressing 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons slightly-thickened chicken broth 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2-3 packets artificial sweetener (such as Splenda) 2-3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil #8532; cup red wine vinegar For the thickened broth: Remove 2 tablespoons of the chicken broth to a small bowl and whisk in the cornstarch. Add the remaining broth to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When the broth comes to boil, whisk in the cornstarch mixture and remove from the heat. Cool. For the dressing: Add mustard, sweetener, garlic, salt and pepper to a medium mixing bowl; whisk until combined. Slowly add and whisk olive oil into mustard until it forms an emulsion. Add and whisk in cooled, slightly-thickened chicken broth. Add vinegar and whisk until combined. Transfer dressing to a pint jar, cover top of jar with plastic wrap and screw on the lid. Refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well before serving. Makes about 2 cups. Cook's note: Vegetable broth may be substituted for the chicken broth Nutrition values 2-tablespoon serving: 20 calories (76 percent from fat), 1.7 g fat (0.2 g saturated), 1.3 g carbohydrates, 0 fiber, trace of protein, 0 cholesterol, 220 mg sodium. SaltSense: Omitting the added salt reduces the sodium per serving to 74 mg.