Balsamic-Port Drizzle

Submitted by Bev I Am

"Ruby-red Port give this dressing a sophisticated sweetness ad depth that makes it ideal for drizzling over dark greens topped with fresh fruit (try juicy plums), golden raisins or snipped dried apricots, toasted nuts and crumbled goat cheese. From Eating Well."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup port wine
• 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped shallot (1 large)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, to taste
• fresh ground pepper

directions

1. Combine port, vinegar, honey, thyme and shallot in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncover, for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and whisk in mustard; oil, salt and pepper.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Reviews

[Barb G.]

Bev, this is so delicious, I served it on mixed greens with sliced mango and pear. Loved the flavor of the port and balsamic vinegar with the spices. The recipe is a keeper, even though my DH didn't care as much for it.

 

[Marmish]

This was excellent. My husband and I both liked it very much. It was simple to make, yet very rich and more complex than I expected. Thanks!

 

[rosslare]

Excellent!

 

[SusieQusie]

Totally agree with the other reviewers - this is excellent! I drizzled it over a salad of mixed greens, dried apricot pieces, toasted almonds and feta cheese. It is a tart dressing so I highly recommend eating it with fruit and cheese to smooth out the flavor. Thanks for sharing!

 

[4TheLuvofWine]

Fantastic! I made it for a party and received nothing but compliments. Thanks for the recipe.