Raspberry Vinaigrette

I love it when the sales at the market help me with my meal planning. This past week, my local market had my favorite preserves on sale. I stocked up on several fruit flavors, and raspberry jam made the cut. I knew right away what I was going to make first– this raspberry vinaigrette.

I use this vinaigrette with many dishes and salads. It is perfect when tossed with berries, mixed greens, slices of creamy goat cheese, crumbled blue cheese, and candied nuts of my choice. Even grilled chicken breasts take on a whole new flavor when brushed with this vinaigrette. It is sweet and slightly nutty due to the addition of various nut oils instead of the standard extra-virgin olive oil.

If you have nut allergy concerns, I would suggest using a flavorless oil, such as canola or safflower. The recipe calls for minced shallots, but if I am making this in advance or know there will be leftovers, I omit them and add them just before serving. Otherwise, the onion flavor will become overpowering.

You can make this vinaigrette by hand, in a blender, with an emulsifying stick blender, or even have your kids shake it up in a jar. Any way you make it, it will be good.

Raspberry Vinaigrette

By Nicole Prep: 5 minsTotal: 5 mins Servings: 1 cup A fruity and sweet vinaigrette for warm and summer months that adds a bright pop of raspberry flavor to any salad!

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup raspberry vinegar
• 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ cup nut oil, like walnut (my favorite), almond, or pistachio
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions 

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, preserves, and mustard. Whisking constantly, slowly pour in the oil to create a thick emulsion. Stir in the shallots and season with salt and pepper. Vinaigrette can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1104kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 110g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 69g, Monounsaturated Fat: 25g, Sodium: 182mg, Potassium: 130mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 11IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.