Caramelized Shallot & Fennel Vinaigrette

If you don’t mind putting a little bit of effort into making a salad dressing, then this one is well worth it. Beautiful colour and delicious flavour, this salad dressing is great for salads, yah…but it is also great drizzled over steamed veggies or added to a stir-fry at the last minute. Give it a try and I think you will be very happy.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon of grape seed oil
¼ bulb of fennel (diced small)
½ of a shallot (sliced thin)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon turmeric (optional)
¼ cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat a small fry pan on medium heat and then add the oil and then the fennel and shallots. Stirring regularly, sauté until everything is nicely caramelized.
Add the garlic and sauté for another minute, stirring regularly.
Now transfer the veggies to a mixing bowl. Add the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, turmeric and pine nuts. Stir very well.
You are now ready to dress…enjoy!

PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins