I don't know about you but I hate an oil-laden dressing! I'm not saying oil in a dressing can't be good but it's nice to have some go-to oil-free options. It's not too sweet despite the raspberries and maple syrup and it has great depth. It would go well on a simple spinach salad with raspberries, pecans and a little goat cheese or vegan cheese. And if you eat fish it would make a lovely sauce a nice piece of salmon! Remember, your finished product is only as good as your raw ingredients. If you can, splurge on that nice bottle of balsamic you have been eyeing. Balsamic is one of those ingredients the more you spend the better the product. No need to buy the $50 bottle but try that $12 one if you can :).
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup real maple syrup
6 oz container fresh raspberries
2 tsp fresh thyme
2 heaping tbsp chopped shallot
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Place everything into your high-speed blender and process until smooth. Enjoy! YIELDS: 1 1/2 cups
