Description
Sweet and tangy Peach Honey Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette elevates salads with a delightful fusion of fruity and zesty flavors. Summer’s freshest ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a versatile dressing that will make you crave crisp greens and garden-fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Purees:
- 1 ripe peach, peeled and diced (or 0.5 cups peach puree)
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1–2 teaspoons water (optional, to thin)
Spices, Herbs, and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and place them near a high-powered blender or food processor for quick assembly.
- Drop fresh peach chunks, golden honey, pungent Dijon mustard, rich balsamic vinegar, smooth olive oil, and minced garlic into the blender’s chamber.
- Pulse the mixture on high speed, transforming the ingredients into a velvety, uniform emulsion with a vibrant orange-amber hue.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper into the liquid, then blend again to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Taste the vinaigrette, carefully evaluating its flavor profile and adjusting sweetness with additional honey or tanginess with extra balsamic vinegar as needed.
- If the dressing appears overly dense, introduce a small amount of cool water and re-blend until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Transfer the completed vinaigrette into a clean glass jar with a secure lid, ensuring an airtight seal to preserve freshness.
- Refrigerate the dressing, which will maintain optimal flavor and quality for approximately seven days.
- Before each use, vigorously shake the jar to recombine any separated ingredients and restore the vinaigrette’s smooth texture.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by choosing ripe, in-season peaches for a more natural, vibrant flavor profile.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or lavender to add unique undertones to the vinaigrette.
- For a vegan alternative, swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar while maintaining the same smooth, balanced dressing.
- Create a lower-calorie version by reducing olive oil and adding a splash of water to maintain the dressing’s silky texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg