For the love of salads…
Vinaigrette Salad dressing
Part 1:
1/3 Cup of olive oil
2 tbs. red wine vinegar
2 tbs. maple syrup
1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper
Part 2: Then add any flavor you want:
Orange Flavor:
1/2 Cup or 1 Cup (depending on how much flavor you want) concentrated orange juice undiluted
Raspberry Flavor:
1/2 Cup - 1 Cup fresh raspberries (if using frozen thaw in microwave first). Puree in a mini chopper then add to dressing.
Strawberry Flavor:
1/2 Cup - 1 Cup fresh strawberries (if using frozen thaw in microwave first). Puree in a mini chopper then add to dressing.
Mix Part 1 and Part 2 together in a dressing shaker or jar. Shake it up. Serve over salad. Store in your fridge if there is left overs, but use within a week. If the olive oil jells from sitting in the fridge, liquefy in microwave for 10 seconds before you use it.
I love this dressing! I got it from a wonderful restaurant out here called 79 and also ‘La Petite Table’ has an orange dressing similar to this. Each dressing will taste slightly different depending on the flavor (obviously) so try them all and see which is your favorite….Play with the amounts of strawberries, raspberries or orange you put in… That too will also change the taste slightly.
I like to combine raspberry and strawberry… Whoa… look out, stop the horsey that’s just crazy! Anyway, onwards to my favorite salad.
SALAD
Fancy Mixed Salad Greens (don’t use crappy iceberg lettuce or large romaine heads. Use the baby mixed salad greens! It’s yummy)
Mandarin oranges
Sliced fresh strawberries
toasted pine nuts or whole pecans (both these nuts MUST be toasted)
diced green onions
Can also add:
feta cheese 1/4 cup
red onion sliced very thinly in an O shape.
Toss the salad with the oranges, strawberries and green onions. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts, feta cheese and a couple of red onion slices on top. Drizzle raspberry vinaigrette dressing on salad. (or Orange or Strawberry dressing) Serve and eat immediately….