Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
Recipe created by Jessica Harris
Recipe Details
- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Total Duration: 15 minutes
Nutritional Information
Per Portion (Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings)
- Calories: 255
- Total Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 110 mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon tropical passion fruit nectar
- 1/4 cup aged red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon traditional French mustard
- 1/2 cup premium extra-virgin olive oil
- Black pepper and sea salt to taste
Cooking Instructions
- In a small glass or ceramic mixing vessel, blend together the tropical passion fruit nectar, aged vinegar, and French mustard, stirring vigorously to combine. Steadily incorporate the premium olive oil in a thin stream while continuously stirring until the mixture achieves a well-integrated consistency. Serve immediately.
About Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
This exceptional vinaigrette marries the vibrant, tropical character of passion fruit with the sharpness of red wine vinegar, creating a sophisticated dressing that shines through its simplicity. The passion fruit nectar contributes a naturally sweet and tart foundation, making this vinaigrette remarkably versatileperfect for leafy greens, grain-based salads, or roasted vegetables.
The Dijon mustard serves double duty: it adds subtle piquancy while helping stabilize the emulsion for a cohesive, consistent dressing. This balance between acidity and richnesswhere the vinegar's brightness cuts through the olive oil's richness and the passion fruit introduces an unexpected fruity dimensionmakes it particularly well-suited for both robust greens like arugula and delicate preparations with butter lettuce or spinach.
The straightforward fifteen-minute preparation makes this ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining. The gradual incorporation of oil while whisking ensures proper emulsification, preventing separation into distinct layers.
Storage & Customization: This dressing keeps well in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. While homemade dressings may separate, a quick shake will recombine the components. Adjust to taste by increasing passion fruit nectar for more tropical notes, adding vinegar for extra acidity, or modifying mustard quantity for desired tang.
Serving Suggestions
Beyond traditional salads, use this vinaigrette as a marinade for grilled fish or poultrythe tropical characteristics complement seafood beautifully while the acidity tenderizes and infuses proteins with complex flavors. You might also drizzle it over fresh fruit combinations for a unique dessert accompaniment, or serve it alongside creamy cheeses as part of a composed appetizer plate.
