Everybody needs a good vinaigrette recipe in their hip pocket. Nothing could be easier to make, and the ingredients are almost always on hand. I play around with the basic idea, varying it with different vinegars, mustards, herbs and, sometimes, a little something sweet. And that’s how this Orange Ya Glad Vinaigrette came about.
A simple vinaigrette is a thing of beauty. Grab a bowl or a jar, whisk or shake together oil and vinegar, toss in a pinch of salt and cracked pepper and even the most boring lettuce springs to life. But it’s not just for lettuce. Veggies go from bland to bold with just a little drizzle. Use it as a lively marinade for meats.
And it might take you all of 5 – 10 minutes to pull it all together.
I just love the way this Orange Ya Glad Vinaigrette compliments the spiciness of a baby spinach and arugula mix. Nothing else is needed unless you wanted to sprinkle on some freshly shaved parmesan. So simple. So, so good!
Trust me on this one. Give it a try soon. Real soon. You’ll be thanking me.
Orange Ya Glad Vinaigrette
Notes
Dressing can be made 2 days ahead. Cover tightly and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving
Ingredients
- 1 small garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 heaping Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 heaping teaspoon sweet orange marmalade
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a pint jar with lid, stir together garlic, shallot, vinegar and mustard.
- Gradually stir in oil and marmalade; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place lid on jar and shake vigorously until ingredients are emulsified.
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Okay! That will be perfect! Thanks for thinking this one up, and sharing it! 🙂
Sounds really good! I love making my own dressings–thanks so much for sharing this!