Raspberry Vinaigrette
This raspberry vinaigrette is so easy to make, and the results are fantastic!
We’ve used this vinaigrette on salads obviously, but it also works great as a dipping sauce or marinade for meats. If you have fresh berries and an extra ten minutes go the extra mile and make a thick raspberry syrup to use as the base of the dressing. If you’re short on time or berries, then just substitute raspberry jam for phenomenal results as well.
It’s just a matter of measuring and whisking to get a sensational dressing!
Raspberry Vinaigrette Recipe
Print recipe Ingredients
syrup
- 6oz raspberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
dressing
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (raspberry if you can find it)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup
Directions
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This whole idea came about because these beautiful raspberries were on sale at work for $2 off per container. So, of course, I bought three with no plan whatsoever. Aren't they gorgeous?  | |
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| I try not to use words like gorgeous because it makes my husband make fun of me, but seriously... look at them! | |
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I dumped a freshly washed 6oz container into a saucepan,  | |
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and added 1/4 cup water and 2 Tbs. sugar.  | |
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Stir together over medium heat, and bring to a bubble.  | |
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As you stir, break up the berries, so that you're left with a bubbly mush. Let it keep bubbling away for a few more minutes.  | |
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The whole process should take about 10 minutes from the time you turn on the heat. You'll be left with a delicious smelling ruby porridge.  | |
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Ok so technically I guess it's not really a syrup as most people think of it, but for our purposes that's what I'm calling it. Add 2 Tbs. of the raspberry syrup to a bowl.  | |
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If you can find raspberry balsamic definitely use that here.  | |
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Any balsamic will do the trick however, so add 1/4 cup of whatever is handy.  | |
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Pour in 1/2 cup good quality olive oil.  | |
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Set about the whisking.  | |
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It's just a matter of a few minutes and some vigorous whisking before you're left with a thick, sweet, and tangy dressing.  | |
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Now you're ready to spruce up any meat or salad.  | |
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| It's so easy and so good! | |
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