Sweet Ginger Garlic Vinaigrette Recipes

GINGER SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a jar or small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until fully blended. Sometimes, if your mustard is cold, it will need a few minutes to warm up before it fully incorporates.
• Taste, and adjust if necessary-for more tartness, add another teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, or for more sweetness/balance, add another teaspoon or two of maple syrup (I usually add one).
• This salad dressing will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Real olive oil can solidify slightly when cold; if that happens, simple let it warm to room temperature for a few minutes or microwave it in a microwave-safe jar for no more than 15 to 30 seconds.

GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Blend first 7 ingredients in food processor. With machine running, gradually add oil and process until well blended. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before using.)

SWEET VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• With food processor running, drop garlic and parsley down feed tube and let process until garlic is minced.
• Turn off machine and remove cover, add all remaining ingredients except salt and pepper, replace cover and process for several seconds until well blended.
• Taste and add more honey if you wish, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Keep bottled in the fridge and shake well before using.
• Makes enough to dress about 2 salads; also makes a great marinade for chicken breasts.

SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a minichop or blender (because the amounts are small, I prefer a minichop) and blend until homogenized.

SWEET GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat oil in an 8-inch skillet over moderate heat until it shimmers and a single julienne of ginger dropped into it bubbles to surface immediately. Stir in remaining ginger julienne. Fry just until golden, 10 to 20 seconds, then carefully pour mixture into a sieve set over a heatproof bowl. Spread fried ginger on paper towels to drain (for salad topping) and cool oil.
• Press or squeeze enough grated ginger to extract 2 tablespoons juice using a fine sieve or cheesecloth.
• Whisk together ginger juice, vinegar, sugar, and peppercorn salt to taste until sugar is dissolved, then whisk in cooled ginger oil.
• Use fried ginger as a salad topping.