Best Soy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

ROASTED WINTER SQUASH, CRANBERRY, AND ALMOND SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, SOY-FREE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F. Wash squash and place it whole on a baking sheet. Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until squash has some give when squeezed.
• Slice squash open vertically, remove seeds and filaments; discard.
• Squash flesh should be fork-tender and soft. If it's not quite done, return halves to the baking sheet, cut side up, and continue to bake until done. Butternut sometimes takes longer than kabocha, buttercup, or acorn, closer to 60 minutes rather than 40-45. Baking times will vary based on squash size.
• Dice about 1 cup squash into 1-inch pieces for the salad; set aside. Extra squash can be stored for up to 5 days airtight in the refrigerator. Try any of these 12 squash recipes for the remainder, or just eat with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar, or dunked in extra vinaigrette.
• Place salad greens on a large plate.
• Evenly sprinkle with diced squash, carrot, cranberries, and almonds; set aide.
• Lemon Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette - In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except the oil and whisk to incorporate.
• Slowly drizzle in the oil and whisk vigorously to incorporate.
• Taste dressing and see what it needs and adjust accordingly.
• Drizzle over salad and serve. Extra dressing will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Re-whisk before using the leftover portion on future salads.

SOY-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
• Gradually whisk in oil.
• Season with salt and pepper.

ROASTED ARTICHOKES WITH SOY-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Discard the small outer leaves of the artichokes.
• With scissors, snip thorn tips from remaining leaves (optional, but recommended).
• Trim dark base from stem ends and peel coarse fibers from the stem.
• Cut artichokes in half lengthwise and rinse well.
• Choose a pan in which the artichokes fit close together in a single layer (if there are large spaces, the juices will burn).
• Pour olive oil into pan and add 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Roll artichokes in oil to coat, and turn cut sides down.
• Slide 1 thin lemon slice and 1 garlic clove under each artichoke half.
• Seal pan with foil.
• Bake on 375degF until artichoke bottoms are tender when pierced, 45min-1hour.
• While artichokes are baking, make vinaigrette.
• FOR VINAIGRETTE:.
• Whisk together the Balsamic Vinegar, Soy sauce salt, and Harissa.
• Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
• Refrigerate while Artichokes are baking.
• WHEN ARTICHOKES ARE READY:.
• Transfer them (cut sides up) to a platter and top with Vinaigrette.
• Should be served hot, but also good if room temperature.
• VARIATIONS (instead of vinaigrette):
• -drizzle artichokes with pan drippings.
• -microwave on high 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp lemon juice, and drizzle over artichoke.