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Cider-Caraway Vinaigrette

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Published on December 15, 2020

Time

15 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

Cider-Caraway Vinaigrette

Ingredients

1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon molasses1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 teaspoons caraway seeds, toasted and crackedSalt and pepper¼ cup apple cider vinegar½ cup extra-virgin olive oil¼ cup vegetable oil

Before You Begin

If using for salad, you will need about 1 tablespoon of vinaigrette per 2 cups of greens. You will need a 2-cup Mason jar with a tight-fitting lid for this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Combine mayonnaise, molasses, mustard, caraway seeds, and ½ teaspoon salt in 2-cup Mason jar. Stir with fork until mixture is milky in appearance and no lumps remain. Add vinegar, seal jar, and shake until smooth, about 10 seconds.
  2. Add ¼ cup olive oil, seal jar, and shake vigorously until combined, about 10 seconds. Repeat, adding remaining ¼ cup olive oil and vegetable oil in separate additions and shaking vigorously until combined after adding each. Vinaigrette should be glossy and lightly thickened after all oil has been added, with no surface pools of oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Vinaigrette can be refrigerated for up to 1 week; shake briefly to recombine before using.)
Cider-Caraway Vinaigrette
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Cider-Caraway Vinaigrette

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Time

15 minutes

Yield

Serves 4 to 6

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Why This Recipe Works

This creamy dressing combines sweet molasses with ingredients like apple cider vinegar for a unique flavor profile that is unlike other dressings we've ever tasted.

Before You Begin

If using for salad, you will need about 1 tablespoon of vinaigrette per 2 cups of greens. You will need a 2-cup Mason jar with a tight-fitting lid for this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Combine mayonnaise, molasses, mustard, caraway seeds, and ½ teaspoon salt in 2-cup Mason jar. Stir with fork until mixture is milky in appearance and no lumps remain. Add vinegar, seal jar, and shake until smooth, about 10 seconds.
  2. Add ¼ cup olive oil, seal jar, and shake vigorously until combined, about 10 seconds. Repeat, adding remaining ¼ cup olive oil and vegetable oil in separate additions and shaking vigorously until combined after adding each. Vinaigrette should be glossy and lightly thickened after all oil has been added, with no surface pools of oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Vinaigrette can be refrigerated for up to 1 week; shake briefly to recombine before using.)
  3. 3.Enjoy!
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