Citrus Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

OFF-WHITE SALAD WITH CITRUS-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For the pears: Melt the butter in a deep, wide pot over medium heat. Add the prosecco and bring to a simmer. Add the pears and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the pears from the liquid and let cool.
• For the pecans: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Add the pecans and stir to coat. Simmer the pecans in the sugar mixture, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a piece of parchment paper and let cool. Chop the pecans and set aside.
• For the dressing: In a bowl, combine the oil, orange juice, vinegar and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and whisk together. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
• For the salad: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a swirl of olive oil and the pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is crisp. Transfer the pancetta to paper towel-lined plate to drain the fat.
• Tear the frisee into bite-size pieces into a large bowl and add the celery leaves and fennel. Add the pears. Pour in enough dressing just to coat and toss to combine. Taste and add more dressing if desired.
• Divide the salad among plates and garnish with a few pieces of pancetta and chopped pecans. Using a vegetable peeler, shave a few pieces of Parmesan over each salad.
• This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• combine all ingredients together and whisk until well incorporated.
• Drizzle 2-3 tsp of dressing over your salads.
• Note: this is a great dressing to go with any green salad that is combined with some sort of fruit (pear, orange segments, grapes, strawberries, dried sweet cranberries), add some type of nut (almonds, walnuts), and cheese (crumbled bleu, feta, gorgonzola). MAKE IT YOUR OWN!

CITRUS-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• I put all the above dressing ingredients into a jar with a lid and shake.
• Use as needed.
• Refrigerate leftovers to use within one week.
• *use your garlic press on the pearl onion, it's perfect for a little onion flavor.

CITRUS-BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with a lid, mix the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, honey, basil, and vinegar. Seal and shake well. Chill 2 hours in the refrigerator. Strain basil before serving.

SALMON WITH CITRUS-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 450 F.
• In a pint jar with a lid, add the orange juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, mint, mustard, shallot, salt, and pepper. Screw on the lid and shake well to blend.
• Place the salmon in a foil-lined pan and spoon a little of the vinaigrette over the fish. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes per inch of thickness (measured at the thickest part), or until cooked through.
• Spoon the remaining vinaigrette over each serving of cooked fish. Recipe Source: "The Union Square Cafe Cookbook" by Danny Meyer and Michael Romano (HarperCollins). Reprinted with permission.