Tangy and slightly sweet, this Garlic and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette is excellent on almost any salad combination. It has been my husband’s favorite dressing for the past two weeks. I have to admit that I was truly put off by the color the first time I made this. (Is it just me or do pretty things just taste better?) Brown salad dressing had no appeal to me at all when I first saw it in the blender. However, this dressing has been so well-liked by everyone who has tried it; I decided to share it here.
Garlic and Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Recipe adapted from and with thanks to MarthaStewart.com and several versions at Allrecipes.com
Ingredients
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 medium cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar I might try white balsamic vinegar next time to see how the color is affected
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
Instructions
- Layer the first six ingredients into the blender in the order listed. Puree until smooth and then slowly add the olive oil in a thin trickle. Puree another minute or so, until dressing is thick. Taste the dressing and add the white sugar if you want a sweeter dressing. We preferred it with the sugar. Pulse a few times to mix in the sugar. Enjoy!
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