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Let Us Talk Lettuce

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Jen

We have a salad every night to accompany our dinner. I love the endless combinations of vegetables and toppings for a salad. I am a huge fan of olive oil and lemon dressings. However, most nights we crave a light salad and the dressing often left me stumped. Over the past year, we have honed two dressings that are staples in my house.  One is a balsamic vinegar based dressing that we eat about 5-6 times per week and the other is a Greek Kalamata olive dressing (stay tuned for this one!).

Balsamic Vinaigrette with Horseradish Root and Garlic

This particular Balsamic vinaigrette  has a kick to it and pairs well with spinach or mixed greens.  If I have arugula lettuce on hand, I prefer to use a light lemon olive oil dressing or pomegranate vinaigrette. Romaine lettuce pairs well with Greek or Caesar dressing.

A high quality balsamic vinegar is the star here. My favorite vinegar is from LowCountry Olive Oil, a locally operated and owned Charleston business. The vinegar has been aged for 18 years developing a velvet rich smoothness that is divine.

Balsamic Vinaigrette with Horseradish Root and Garlic

Balsamic Vinaigrette with Horseradish Root and Garlic
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup dark balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 heaping tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1-2 inches horseradish root peeled and roughly chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Toss with mixed greens.
Keyword healthy balsamic garlic horseradish salad dressing, oil free salad dressing balsamic garlic horseradish, plant based balsamic garlic horseradish salad dressing, vegan balsamic garlic horseradish salad dressing

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My name is Jen. I am a wife, mom, and a pharmacist. I love to cook for my family, hike, run, and read about history. I enjoy eating fresh, seasonal, locally available produce. In addition to endurance trail runs and long bike rides, I will happily set out on foraging hikes for mushrooms and truffles.

Waiting for the seasons to change, fruits to ripen, vegetables to mature, or truffles to reach their peak (7-11 years) is an endurance sport in itself.  Nonetheless, the time and effort spent is well worth crossing that finish line and enjoying a delicious, healthy meal.

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