Wildflower Honey Citrus Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp Tea Forté Wildflower Honey Citrus loose leaf tea
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 orange, zested
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 tsp raw tahini
• 1/4 cup water (see note)
• 1 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Combine vinegar and loose leaf tea in a sealed glass jar and let steep at room temperature for 24 hours.
2. Once steeped, strain the tea vinegar mixture into a clean jar. Compost or discard the tea leaves.
3. Combine the tea-vinegar mixture and remaining ingredients (except olive oil) into a blender and blend until the chia seeds start to break down.
4. With the blender on its lowest speed, slowly add the olive oil to emulsify the vinaigrette.
5. Note: Adjust the amount of water to make the dressing thinner or thicker to your likeness

Yields: Approximately 2 cups of dressing