No-Oil Balsamic Dressing

• 3 tablespoon packed chopped pitted dates
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced

1. Pour 2 cups boiling water over dates in a medium heatproof bowl and set aside to let soak until soft, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup of the soaking liquid and then drain dates and transfer to a blender. Add reserved water, vinegar, tamari, Dijon, yeast, onion powder and garlic and purée until smooth.