Salads
Shallot Infused Balsamic Dressing
This tangy-sweet vinaigrette combines balsamic vinegar, minced shallot, brown sugar, and garlic for rich, layered flavour. Blended with smooth canola oil, it’s perfect for salads, roasted vegetables, or as a savoury marinade.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (60 mL)
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup canola oil (125 mL)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (15 mL)
- 1 garlic clove, minced fine
Directions
- In a small pot set over low heat, combine vinegar and shallot. Let simmer until vinegar starts to bubble. Turn off heat and let mixture cool. When cooled, strain balsamic vinegar into a glass jar with a resealable lid, discarding solids.
- Add canola oil, brown sugar and garlic to jar and shake vigorously until mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Nutritional Analysis
| Calories | 189 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Potassium | 26 mg |
