Tea Vinaigrette Recipes

BASIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
• Slowly add oil, whisking until emulsified, or shake the ingredients in a jar, or whirl them in a blender.

TEA VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place tea leaves, if using, in a tea ball. Place tea ball or bag and vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat and simmer, covered, 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and set aside, allowing tea to steep in the vinegar until cooled. Remove the tea ball or tea bag and gently squeeze the bag or leaves to extract as much vinegar as possible into the pot.
• Transfer vinegar to a medium glass or stainless steel bowl. Add honey, thyme, shallots, and salt and pepper to taste; whisk until blended and smooth. Continuing to whisk, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream until blended. The mixture will not emulsify. Transfer to a jar, cover tightly, and revrigerate for at least 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake well before serving. Makes about 1 1/3 cups.

MAD TEA VINAIGRETTE "TEA VINNY"

Steps:

• Using a small cast iron tea pot, add the water and tea and let steep for 8 minutes. Pour the tea through a strainer into a blender or food processor, being careful not to let any tea leaves go into the blender. Add the vinegar, and the salt and pepper. While the blender is running, drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.

SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Set a medium bowl on a kitchen towel shaped like an "O" (this helps keep the bowl steady while whisking). Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is combined and blended well. Use right away, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, and salt. Shake well.

SWEET VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• With food processor running, drop garlic and parsley down feed tube and let process until garlic is minced.
• Turn off machine and remove cover, add all remaining ingredients except salt and pepper, replace cover and process for several seconds until well blended.
• Taste and add more honey if you wish, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Keep bottled in the fridge and shake well before using.
• Makes enough to dress about 2 salads; also makes a great marinade for chicken breasts.

CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the mustard, vinegar and olive oil in a jar and season. Shake vigorously to mix. Store in a cool place (not the fridge) until ready to use. Use for all your salads or try one of our recipes, right. Vinaigrette will keep for a week.

LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place first 6 ingredients in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

MARTHA'S FAVORITE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Secure lid and shake vigorously until thickened. Refrigerate up to 3 days (shake vigorously before each use.)