Sweet and Tangy Apricot Dressing with a Touch of Balsamic
This sweet and tangy apricot dressing is the perfect way to add a touch of brightness to your salads, grilled vegetables, or roasted chicken. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, including dried apricots, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and black pepper. The apricots provide a natural sweetness and tanginess, while the balsamic vinegar adds a touch of acidity. The olive oil helps to emulsify the dressing and gives it a smooth, creamy texture. The Dijon mustard adds a touch of sharpness, and the honey helps to balance out the flavors. The sea salt and black pepper add a touch of depth and complexity. This dressing is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for later use.
I first developed this recipe a few years ago when I was looking for a way to use up some dried apricots that I had on hand. I started by experimenting with a simple vinaigrette, but I quickly realized that it was missing something. I added a touch of balsamic vinegar, and that was a good start, but it still wasn't quite right. Then I added a touch of Dijon mustard, and that was the magic ingredient. The mustard added a touch of sharpness that balanced out the sweetness of the apricots and the acidity of the vinegar. I also added a touch of honey to help balance out the flavors, and some sea salt and black pepper to add a touch of depth and complexity. The result was a dressing that was sweet, tangy, and flavorful, and it was perfect for dressing salads, grilled vegetables, or roasted chicken.
Sweet and Tangy Apricot Dressing with a Touch of Balsamic Sweet and Tangy Apricot Dressing with a Touch of Balsamic Sweet and Tangy Apricot Dressing with a Touch of Balsamic Sweet and Tangy Apricot Dressing with a Touch of Balsamic
Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots, pitted
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
  1. In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients until smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  3. Serve immediately or store in a jar in the refrigerator for later use.
  4. This dressing is perfect for salads, grilled vegetables, or roasted chicken.
Why It Works
  • The dried apricots provide a natural sweetness and tanginess to the dressing.
  • The balsamic vinegar adds a touch of acidity and complexity.
  • The olive oil helps to emulsify the dressing and gives it a smooth, creamy texture.
  • The Dijon mustard adds a touch of sharpness that balances out the sweetness of the apricots and the acidity of the vinegar.
  • The honey helps to balance out the flavors and adds a touch of sweetness.
  • The sea salt and black pepper add a touch of depth and complexity.