Best Fresh Fruit With Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

VINEGAR ESSENTIALS: FRUIT/BERRY-INFUSED BALSAMIC

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Experiment with your favorite berries, and fruit. For example, I love mango-infused vinegars. Have fun with it.
• The one thing that I did that took this recipe from good to great, and that was using two vinegars: A dark balsamic, and a white balsamic. The combination of those two, gives the final product the perfect combination of balsamic, and fruit.
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Thoroughly wash your fruit, and place into a glass container, like a mason jar.
• I used a peeler to strip off the outer layer of the lemon. Make sure you do not go to deep, you just want the outer peel.
• Add the two balsamic vinegars to a small saucepan, over medium-low heat.
• Heat until you see wisps of steam coming off the vinegar; however, under no circumstance should you allow it to simmer, or to boil.
• Pour the heated vinegar over the berries, and loosely cover, until completely cool.
• Add the lid, and tightly seal.
• Place in a cool dark place, allow to rest for one week. Give the jar a turn or two, once a day.
• At the end of the week strain the vinegar through cheesecloth, or a fine-mesh strainer.
• Place into a nice glass container.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Use anywhere you would use a nice balsamic. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 1. For dressing, combine oil, orange juice, vinegar, honey, and pepper in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until combined. Place in an airtight jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• 2. Use a small sharp knife to peel grapefruit and oranges, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Section fruit and place in a large bowl. Add grapes and pomegranate seeds, if desired.
• 3. To serve, toss with dressing. Line a large bowl with torn lettuce and top with fruit mixture. Makes 12 servings.
• Make-ahead tip: Refrigerate dressing up to 3 days. Store prepared fruit mixture, covered, in refrigerator up to 4 hours.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Thirty minutes to an hour before serving, combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside at room temperature.
• Place a serving of the strawberries in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream on top and dust lightly with lemon zest.

STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place strawberries in a bowl. Drizzle vinegar over strawberries, and sprinkle with sugar. Stir gently to combine. Cover, and let sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour but not more than 4 hours. Just before serving, grind pepper over berries.

FRESH RASPBERRY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix raspberries and sugar together in a bowl; set aside until mixture is juicy, about 10 minutes. Mash berries using a fork until liquefied. Pour berry mixture into a jar with a lid; add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and salt. Cover jar with lid and shake until dressing is mixed well. Store in refrigerator.

GRILLED HONEY BALSAMIC-GLAZED FRUIT

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, honey and salt; cook and stir over low heat until blended, 2-3 minutes. Reserve 1/3 cup mixture for brushing peaches., Bring remaining mixture to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir just until mixture begins to thicken slightly (do not overcook), 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat., Brush peaches with some of the reserved balsamic mixture. Grill, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat until caramelized, brushing occasionally with remaining reserved balsamic mixture, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve with glaze and, if desired, ice cream.

FRUIT SALAD BALSAMICO

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine daiquiri concentrate, water and vinegar; mix well. Add all remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill.
• Stir salad before serving; remove mint. If desired, garnish with additional fresh mint.