Fresh Fruit Vinaigrette Recipes

BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING WITH 8 VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Shake all ingredients for your chosen variation together in a tightly-lidded container OR whisk together in a small bowl.
• Let stand 10 minutes to rehydrate dried herbs and blend flavors.
• Shake again then dress salad as desired.
• Note -- I recommend the lemon dressing on spinach.
• Note -- I recommend the Bacon Dressing, Mustard Dressing, and Balsamic Vinaigrette on strong greens such as escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.
• Note -- The sweeter version of the mustard dressing is great for a vinegar coleslaw if you discover that you have accidentally gotten one of those occasional cabbages that are a touch on the bitter side.
• Note -- feel free to play with other seasonings, more complex blends, flavored oils, and flavored vinegars. Once you've learned the technique you can customize your salad dressing to suit just about any meal.

FRESH FRUIT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine banana, orange juice, lime juice, jalapeno, oil, vinegar, ginger and salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer to a container with a tight lid, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Shake before serving.

FRUIT SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a blender, process raspberries until pureed. Strain to remove seeds. Return puree to the blender. Add the jam, vinegar and lemon juice; cover and process until smooth. Add the oil, salt, pepper and nutmeg; cover and process until blended. Serve with fruit.

PASSION FRUIT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in the blender or food processor.
• Blend until smooth and emulsified. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper.
• Use right away or refrigerate in a lidded mason jar for up to 1 week.

FRESH PEACH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredient into a blender.
• Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Store in a glass jar and store in refrigerator.
• Serve when ready.

FRESH FRUIT WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; shake well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Line a platter with lettuce. Arrange fruit over lettuce; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

RASPBERRY [OR OTHER FRUIT] VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Put all in a covered jar and shake. Can adjust the jam and the vinegar to suit your taste.

MINT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine mint and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let steep for about 10 minutes. Strain into a large bowl, pressing on the leaves to extract all the liquid. You should have about 3 tablespoons liquid after straining. Add oil, vinegar, honey and salt; whisk until well combined.