Preview: Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

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Step 1: Making the Vinaigrette/Dressing

Making the Vinaigrette/Dressing

Peel the garlic and shallots and roughly chop. Add the shallots and garlic to a food processor and pulse until finely minced. Add the honey, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Puree for a minute or two. Then add the oil and puree again. Taste the dressing to see if there is enough seasoning and sweetness for your liking. Adjust if necessary.

This dressing can be stored in an airtight container for at least a week in the refrigerator.

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tbsp shallots
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Notes

This vinaigrette can be used as a base to build other salad dressings. You could add a bit of Dijon and some fresh herbs to vary the flavor. Or, you can try adding different vinegars or some lime juice instead of the lemon juice. You could even try pomegranate molasses instead of the honey. The substitution list is endless, so have some fun experimenting!

Also, this is a very tart recipe but very healthy, which is why it doesn't have much oil in it. If it is a bit too tart for you, simply add a bit more oil to lighten the flavor.

Faith M

extremely flavourful

This dressing was a breeze to make and keeps very well in the refrigerator. My family was delighted with the intense flavor, and I find that a little dressing goes a long way. Perfect for my diet!!

Judith C

SUPER SALAD DRESSING

GREAT HIT! EASY to make, delicious to eat with a good salad. Wonderful recipe!

Teresa R

Just the right touch

I made a spinach salad w/ strawberries and pecans and used is dressing. I made it all according to the directions and did not change the tast by adding more honey or oil. It was perfect for by salad! The sweetness of the strawberries added enough fo the dressing, as is.

Brenda L

Forgot the Balsamic

This was my second time making this delicious dressing. But I forgot the balsamic and used Rasberry Red Wine Vinegar. Came out superb!! Thanks again Rouxbe!

Leigh S

Blending

A "Magic Bullet" makes the blending and pureeing a one step procedure. Fresh, quick and delicious.

Geni P

Excellent

I was looking for a base to make a seafood marinade and getting a bit overwhelmed by all of the options. This fit the bill perfectly. I only had 1/2 lemon so I added a lime and it came out fine. Definitely want to make as dressing next time!

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