Name: Maple Onion Balsamic Vinaigrette
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, sliced into rings; 3 cloves garlic minced; 2 Tablespoons plus 1 cup olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; ½ balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup maple syrup; 2 Tablespoons fresh basil; 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

Roasting the onions and garlic give this vinaigrette a nice mellow flavor.

Yields1 Serving

Cook Time30 mins

1 large yellow onion, sliced into rings

3 cloves garlic minced

2 Tablespoons plus 1 cup olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

½ balsamic vinegar

¼ cup maple syrup

2 Tablespoons fresh basil

2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2

In a small baking dish, toss onion and garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Roast onions for 30 to 45 minutes or until lightly charred and tender.

3

In a food processor mince the onion mixture then remove 2- 4 tablespoons and set that aside. Next, purée the onion mixture. Add balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, basil, and mustard.

4

With processor running add the remaining 1 cup olive oil in a slow, steady stream until dressing is emulsified. Add the minced onion mixture you set aside and give it a stir with a spoon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5

Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate until needed. Will keep up to one week.

CategorySalad DressingCuisineAmerican, North American

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