Karen's Strawberry-Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
I’m loving this vinaigrette! Puréed Strawberries are blended in – lending a beautiful color and natural sweetness.
Servings: 5 1 1/2 T. servings; makes about 2/3cup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup aged balsamic vinegar (no caramel coloring*)
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon fresh shallots peeled and minced
- 4 cranks freshly cracked black pepper from a mill, or a few pinches
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 tablespoons strawberries puree from 4 large hulled strawberries
- 3 tablespoons oil I used half neutral oil and half extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a small non-reactive saucepan add balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, shallots and freshly cracked pepper & salt. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, cooking until reduced by half - about 5 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Puree strawberries in a small food processor. Alternately - can mince finely on a cutting board, and smash with the back of a knife.
- Add the strawberry puree to the saucepan, mix with a small wire whisk. Whisk in 3 T. of oil slowly to emulsify.
- Store in an airtight glass container and refrigerate. Use the vinaigrette within 2 weeks.
- This recipe is easily doubled
Notes
See recipe: Strawberry and Beet Salad with Strawberry-Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Dangers of Caramel Coloring: PLEASE CHECK - it's in MANY Balsamic Vinegars (Try Whole Food's Aged Balsamic Vinegar, or Organic.) Caramel color has raised some concerns due to the presence of a contaminant called 4-methylimidazole (4-MeI). Specifically, caramel color is produced using ammonia and can contain 4-MeI, which has been shown to cause cancer in mice.
Conclusion: buy the product without caramel coloring! It adds a fake deep, dark color. Acceptable Balsamic Vinegar Ingredients: Organic wine vinegar, organic concentrated grape must, organic cooked grape must. Read labels! This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Conclusion: buy the product without caramel coloring! It adds a fake deep, dark color. Acceptable Balsamic Vinegar Ingredients: Organic wine vinegar, organic concentrated grape must, organic cooked grape must. Read labels! This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.3mg