Walnut oil has an earthy mild toasted sesame seed-oil type of flavor profile. Give it a try in your next vinaigrette dressing for a toasted nutty flavor.
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Apricot Vinaigrette
Apricot Vinaigrette
makes enough for a couple of large salads
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp apricot jam or flesh of one large juicy apricot thoroughly mashed into pulp
- 4 tbsp white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped for some extra flavor (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Mint & Orange Vinaigrette
This is a wonderful sweet vinaigrette salad dressing with a little spicy kick. Fresh orange juice adds a lovely sweet honey like flavor while the mint leaves and chives give the dressing a distinctive spicy edge.
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Grapefruit Dressing
If you like the flavor of grapefruit and are looking for a nice refreshing salad dressing, this is the one. I made this grapefruit dressing with a lot of grapefruit juice and very little olive oil turning the dressing into a thinner and very light version. Here is the recipe. Continue reading Grapefruit Dressing
Simple Salad
When I’m in one of my lazy salad moods, even making a salad with a simple vinaigrette seems like a lot of work. At these times, I toss together a salad that requires just a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar, salt & pepper – and that’s it.
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Bleu Cheese Dressing
If you are looking for a change from the usual vinaigrettes, try this creamy bleu cheese dressing on your next salad.
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Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
This lemon dressing tastes fabulous especially when made with fresh squeezed lemon juice and fresh herbs. You can use any combination of herbs such as thyme, oregano, basil, mint or rosemary. I chose to use thyme and mint in this dressing. Here is the recipe. Continue reading Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Honey Vinaigrette
This is a sweet dressing that tastes really good in any salad that has fresh fruit or even dried fruits. If you make salads with apples, peaches, apricots, pears or mangos, this is the perfect sweet and sour dressing to bring out the fruit flavors. Continue reading Honey Vinaigrette
Simple Vinaigrette Dressing
I can’t tell you how many times I have been asked the recipe for my vinaigrette dressing. It’s my go-to dressing for any and all salads.
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