Orange Ginger Balsamic Vinaigrette

Submitted by Bay Haven Inn

"This is a great dressing for my favorite salad, baby spinach, mandarin oranges, bacon with a few ribbons of fresh basil. The salt can be varied, but a good coarse ground salt such as Hawaiian salt adds so much. It's also a great little marinade for flavorful fish like salmon or even chicken or pork."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 3/4 Cup
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon orange ginger mixed spice (optional)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger salt or 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• fresh ground black pepper
• 3 canned mandarin orange sections or 1 fresh orange section
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon tarragon (optional)

directions

1. Put it all in a bullet or food processor and puree for 30 seconds to one minute.
2. Let sit for about 10 minutes for ingredients to get to know each other and it's ready to go.