Description
Sweet Georgia peaches mingle with honey dijon balsamic vinaigrette, creating a symphony of Southern-inspired flavors. Drizzled over salads or used as a marinade, this versatile dressing brings zesty complexity you’ll crave with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe peaches, diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) white balsamic vinegar (or cider vinegar)
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) tamari or soy sauce
Aromatics:
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Select ripe, fragrant peaches and prepare them by either grilling briefly for a caramelized essence or finely dicing raw fruit to maximize natural sweetness.
- Place all ingredients – peaches, honey, Dijon mustard, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, tamari, minced garlic, salt, and pepper – into a high-powered blender or food processor.
- Pulse and blend the mixture thoroughly, ensuring a silky-smooth texture with no visible chunks of peach or garlic remaining.
- Evaluate the vinaigrette’s consistency, gradually introducing small amounts of water or additional vinegar if the texture appears too dense or thick.
- Pour the vibrant dressing into a clean, sealed glass container, allowing flavors to meld and intensify by refrigerating for approximately one hour before serving.
- When ready to use, give the vinaigrette a quick shake to reincorporate any natural separation and drizzle over salads, grilled proteins, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Char peaches on grill to enhance smoky sweetness and develop deeper caramelized notes for richer flavor profile.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or lavender to create unique taste variations that complement the vinaigrette.
- Use low-sodium tamari for gluten-free option and to control salt levels without compromising depth of flavor.
- Chill vinaigrette for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to meld and intensify overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg