Sweet Vinaigrette 🥗
Overview:
This Sweet Vinaigrette is a delightful addition to your salad repertoire, offering a mellow and sweeter taste profile that’s perfect for those who prefer a hint of sweetness in their salads. It’s incredibly easy to whip up, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a food processor, making it an ideal choice for busy days when you need a quick but flavorful dressing. With a combination of fresh garlic, parsley, olive oil, honey, and aromatic herbs, this vinaigrette brings a burst of flavor to any salad it graces. Whether you’re dressing up a simple green salad or marinating chicken breasts for grilling, this versatile vinaigrette is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Recipe Details:
- Recipe Category: Salad Dressings
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Canadian, Low Protein, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Small Appliance, Easy
- Servings: 8
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 | Garlic |
| 2 | Fresh parsley |
| 2/3 | cup extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/3 | cup honey |
| 2 | teaspoons dried thyme |
| 2 | teaspoons dried basil |
| 1/4 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 | teaspoon pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by gathering your ingredients. You’ll need fresh garlic, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, honey, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
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Mince Garlic and Parsley: With your food processor running, drop the garlic cloves and fresh parsley down the feed tube. Let the processor do its magic until the garlic is finely minced and the parsley is well chopped.
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Blend Ingredients: Turn off the food processor and remove the cover. Add all the remaining ingredients except for the salt and pepper. Replace the cover and process for several seconds until everything is well blended into a smooth mixture.
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Season to Taste: Give the vinaigrette a taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey if desired. Season with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flavors are perfectly balanced.
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Storage: Transfer the vinaigrette to a clean bottle or jar and store it in the fridge. Before each use, give it a good shake to mix up the ingredients.
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Serve and Enjoy: This vinaigrette is perfect for dressing a combination of romaine and baby spinach with some sliced red onion, as recommended. It’s also fantastic as a marinade for chicken breasts, infusing them with flavor before grilling or baking.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 188.5
- Fat Content: 18.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 3.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 6.9g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 6.2g
- Protein: 0.2g
Tips and Tricks:
- For a stronger garlic flavor, add an extra clove or two to the vinaigrette.
- Feel free to customize the herbs to your liking. Fresh herbs like basil or oregano can also be used instead of dried ones.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can adjust the amount of olive oil accordingly.
- This vinaigrette can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, making it a convenient option for meal prep.
Final Thoughts:
With its balance of sweetness and savory flavors, this Sweet Vinaigrette is sure to elevate any salad it accompanies. Whether you’re enjoying a simple green salad for lunch or hosting a potluck with friends, this easy-to-make dressing is bound to impress. Give it a try and watch as it becomes a favorite in your kitchen!
