Jamaican Vinaigrette Recipes

CARIBBEAN SALAD WITH HONEY LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Layer salad greens, pineapple, mandarin orange segments, cranberries, cilantro and green onion between 4 plates or in a large bowl.
• To make the honey lime dressing, add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Drizzle dressing over the salad.
• Sprinkle Chia seeds and sesame seeds over the top.
• Top with black beans or desired protein.

JAMAICAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the jamiaca flowers in a bowl along with the garlic, oils, vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper. Let them sit for a few minutes, for the flowers to soften up a bit. Then pour everything into a blender and puree. The flowers will not be pureed until smooth. The mix will have a textured consistency with chewy flower chunks: that's what you want!
• Let the mix stand for at least two hours. If it will not be used then, it can be kept in the refrigerator, covered, for up to a week.

SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Set a medium bowl on a kitchen towel shaped like an "O" (this helps keep the bowl steady while whisking). Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is combined and blended well. Use right away, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

SPINACH SALAD WITH JAMAICAN VINAIGRETTE AND CARAMELIZED PECANS

Steps:

• Place the spinach and watercress in a large bowl. Pour some of the vinaigrette on top and toss. Top with the chopped caramelized pecans and sprinkle the scallions over the top. Drizzle some more vinaigrette on top. If you have leftover vinaigrette, you can eat it with a spoon!