My Favorite Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing for Fall
Eating with the seasons is something I have always enjoyed. I find that salads are the perfect dish for seasonal eating! Nothing makes a salad pop more than a homemade dressing loaded with fresh ingredients! This honey balsamic vinaigrette offers just the right amount of savory, sweet, and tangy taste to satisfy all your taste buds! Additionally, this dressing offers plenty of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats! Enjoy this vinaigrette on your favorite fall salad by a bonfire on a crisp autumn afternoon!
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Building the Perfect Fall Salad
The secret to making the perfect autumn-inspired salad is to follow nature! Think about what is in season this time of year in your grocery stores or, better yet, at the farmer’s market! There is usually an abundance of fall leafy greens, root vegetables, fresh fruits, and nuts. Get creative! Make your autumn salad your own culinary masterpiece! Need some help with inspiration? Check out my favorite fall ingredients below!
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The Base:
- Leafy Greens (Romaine, Baby Kale, Spinach are perfect for fall).
- Carrots
- Radishes
- Shredded Brussel Sprouts or Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Mushrooms
- Lean Protein
- Boiled Egg
- Avocado
Sweet Additions:
- Chopped Apples
- Sliced Pears
- Dried Cranberries
- Raisins
- Grapes
- Dates
- Figs
- Persimmons
- Pomegranates
Crunchy Additions:
- Sliced Almonds
- Pecans
- Sunflower Seeds
- Walnuts
- Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Sesame Seeds
- Don’t Forget the Cheese! Crumbled Blue Cheese, Feta, or your other favorite cheese.
Fall Salad Dressing Recipe
Easy Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil light or extra virgin
- 2-2½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey local, raw
- ½ tbsp lemon juice approximately ¼ lemon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- coarse salt and ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients. Mix or whisk vigorously and serve.
- Refrigerate leftover dressing for up to two weeks. Mix well before each use.
Final Thoughts
Salads! I realize not everyone gets excited about eating salad. Personally, it is one of my favorite meals, and I actually miss it if I go several days without one. However, I believe anyone can become a salad lover if the ingredients are right. Experiment with your bowl of healthy goodness! Leafy greens, sweet fruits, and added texture from nuts and seeds can make a salad very exciting for the palate. Additionally, dousing it generously with a fresh fall-inspired dressing loaded with flavor is like adding the cherry on top!
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