Why I chose this recipe:
I love making salad dressings from scratch. It is easy, fast and delicious. The key is to have the staples in your refrigerator and pantry ready to grab whenever you get the urge. You will see from the ingredients’ list that it will not take much effort. I honestly never buy salad dressing from the grocery store any longer because I have finally figured out the formula I like better than anything I find on the shelves at the store.
While this vinaigrette is fantastic as a dressing on a salad, it is also delicious as a marinade for chicken or shrimp. After marinading the protein for 1 hour to all day, throw the chicken or shrimp on the grill and enjoy a flavorful entree as well.
Whether you are having a friend over for lunch, teaching your children to like salad or throwing a dinner party, give my QCK Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette a try and .
Ingredients
1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ tsp Kosher Salt
1/8 tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
2-3 tsp Maple Agave
½ tsp Thyme or Oregano
Directions
Place all ingredients in a jar with tight lid.
Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
If using as a salad dressing…
Pour sparingly over salad as not to over-dress the salad.
Toss to coat.
If using as a marinade…
Pour vinaigrette into Ziploc bag, add chicken or shrimp and refrigerate until ready to grill your protein. Discard marinade after use.
Can be stored in refrigerator for one week.