Honey Peach Vinaigrette
Honey Peach Vinaigrette is the perfect combination of honeyed sweetness and tart, juicy peach perfection. It's light, summery, and incredibly quick to whip up.
Ingredients
Honey Peach Vinaigrette (Small Batch)
- 1 peach, pitted and sliced
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp salt
Honey Peach Vinaigrette (Family Size)
- 4 peaches, pitted and sliced
- ½ c extra virgin olive oil
- ½ c balsamic vinegar
- ¼ c water
- ¼ c honey
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
Honey Peach Vinaigrette (Small Batch)
- Combine peach slices, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, water, and honey in a blender. Blend for 1 minute, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. Yields about ¾ cups of dressing.
Honey Peach Vinaigrette (Family Size)
- Combine peach slices, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, water, and honey in a food processor. Blend for 1 minute, until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. Yields about 3 cups of dressing.
Notes
- What are the ratios for traditional vinaigrette - traditionally, vinaigrettes use 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. We like to use 2 parts oil to 1 part vinegar in our recipes to cut back a little on the fat content and to add a little extra sharpness.
- Is vinaigrette healthier than salad dressing - vinaigrettes are typically healthier/lighter than other creamy dressings, like Caesar or ranch, especially if you're making your own as you can control the oil: vinegar ratio as well as added sugars and sodium.
- What is the shelf life of vinaigrette - we typically keep our vinaigrette in the refrigerator for 5 days, especially if it contains fresh fruits, herbs, or garlic.
- How can you tell if a peach is ripe - ripe peaches have a golden-red hue and will be slightly soft and will "give" a bit when squeezed lightly. Be careful not to squeeze to hard, as peaches bruise easily.
- How do you ripen peaches from the store - if you pick an unripe peach, you can ripen it by putting it in a brown paper bag and loosely close the top. Check again in 24 to 48 hours. A ripe peach will be slightly soft to the touch and orangey-red in color.