Best Vegan Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes
ROASTED WINTER SQUASH, CRANBERRY, AND ALMOND SALAD WITH LEMON DIJON BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE (VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, SOY-FREE)
A salad loaded with roasted squash, chunky veggies, crunchy almonds, and chewy dried cranberries is my perfect meal. The soft, slightly warm squash is a great contrast to the cooling greens. I used kabocha, use your favorite squash, and follow the easy whole-roasting method outlines. The almonds add a hearty crunch and contain plant-based protein and healthy fat to stay full and satisfied, while the cranberries add tart sweetness and chewiness. The balsamic vinaigrette is punchy and packed with tangy, intense flavor. The mustard and lemon take a backseat to the robust balsamic vinegar. Sweet, tangy, sour, and savory, all in one. Use my recipe as a guideline, and then tinker with the ratios of ingredients that taste best to you. Eating vegan, gluten-free, and sticking to your healthy resolutions is easy with satisfying meals like this. Use the recipe to clean out the odds and ends in your fridge or freeze and mix-and-match with your favorite veggies.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 1
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.
VEGAN WHITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
The white balsamic vinegar enhances the flavor of fresh garden vegetables in your salad. The dressing can be use immediately or if time allows let it sit overnight for better infusion of flavor from the herbs.
Provided by Sandy
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, vinegar, and Italian seasoning in a jar; cover with a lid and shake vigorously until mixed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
VEGAN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
This came from Appetite for Reduction by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. It is absolutely amazing! Here is her description! 'Don't roll your eyes at balsamic vinaigrette. There's a reason this dressing is everywhere-it's addictively delicious. There is always a little container of this in my fridge, and if you're wise you will follow my lead! As with all cashew-based dressings, if you've got the time, soak the cashews in water for at least an hour. Then drain them and use as directed. This makes blending easier and smoother.' NOTE: Prep time does NOT include soaking time for the cashews
Provided by catt.treanor
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 10m
Yield 3/4 Cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- First place the cashews and shallot in a food processor and pulse to get.
- them chopped up. Then simply add the rest of the ingredients. Blend for at.
- least 5 minutes, using a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides often,.
- until completely smooth. It's really important that you blend for the full time,.
- otherwise your dressing may be grainy. Transfer the dressing to a sealable.
- container (a bowl covered with plastic wrap is just fine!) and chill until ready.
- to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.5, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 470.9, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.6
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