Help me duplicate Potbelly's fat-free vinaigrette
Can anyone help me duplicate Potbelly Sandwich Works' fat-free vinaigrette dressing? I'm NOT a cook, so I have no idea where to start. It's fairly clear, somewhat sweet, and based on the lack of "globules", it appears to have little to no oil in it.
Is it possible to make a vinaigrette with no oil?
Best Answer
Emmy,
I don't have Potbelly's specific recipe, but most "fat-free" vinagrette dressings rely heavily on corn syrup as a thickener and to dilute the vinegar. Given the sweetness you noticed with the Potbelly dressing, I would guess this to be the case with theirs as well. For example, these are the ingredients in WishBone's Fat Free Red Wine Vinagrette:
Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Red Wine Vinegar, Cabernet Sauvignon Wine, Sugar, Salt, Soybean Oil (Adds An Insignificant Amout of Fat), Garlic, Onion, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Calcium Disodium Edta (Used to Protect Quality), Natural Flavor, Sulfiting Agents.
Even "homemade" recipes involve large amounts of sugar: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/saladdressings/r/fatfreesalad1.htm
So in general you're looking for a recipe which involves corn syrup + vinegar + spices. Beyond that, online recipes abound.
Also, if you're looking for fat-free dressings for health reasons, you need to ask yourself if eating several ounces of corn syrup is really an improvement over a little olive oil.
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Why does my homemade vinaigrette solidify?
*Did your vinaigrette solidify in the fridge? If you use a high quality olive oil (has a higher ratio of monounsaturated fats), it will solidify in the fridge. This is completely normal. Let it sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes before using or place in a warm water bath to speed up the process.Why is my vinaigrette so thick?
The constant whisking during this process breaks the oil into tiny droplets that become suspended, creating emulsified vinaigrette. When the vinaigrette is refrigerated, the extra virgin olive oil in it will cause the dressing to thicken, but because it's emulsified, it will still be fluid enough to pour and use.What kind of salad dressing does Potbelly have?
Dressings include Buttermilk Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Potbelly's own vinaigrette.Does potbelly bread have eggs?
Our Regular bread is Vegan. Our Multigrain bread has honey in it, so it is not vegan. Our FLATS may be vegan depending on which state you are in. For more information, please refer to our Nutrition Calculator Page, or contact us regarding FLATS.Duplicate potbelly glitch
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