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I’ve been enjoying this tasty vinaigrette on my salads all fall. Grape juice (in my humble opinion) is the best juice (orange and grapefruit are also high on my list…and this dressing would also be great with either of them!) and it’s always in my fridge (yup, right there in the door next to the cottage and ricotta cheeses ;) ).
This dressing is especially wonderful on the fall salad that is a favorite of just about every lady I know. You know the salad I’m talking about…it has candied nuts, field greens, fruit (apples and pears are personal favorites), some kind of cheese (usually cheddar or blue for me), and sometimes dried fruit (and if we’re really, really lucky, roasted veggies like sweet potato or butternut squash also!). Guilty as charged, I love it too.
Grape-Thyme Vinaigrette
Yields about 5 tablespoons
2 tablespoons grape juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Leaves from 1 sprig of fresh thyme
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper
Whisk together all ingredients; serve.
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This would make a lovely Christmas gift!
I love using juice to liven up a vinaigrette and such…never though about grape juice though, perfect!
How creative! I never use grape juice for savory cooking, and rarely for anything at all. This sounds like a nice balance of sweet and savory though, and I’d love to try it.
My kind of salad! Sounds like a delicious dressing, Faith.
I love the color–and can imagine how delicious this vinaigrette must be. I so rarely use grape juice–either to drink, or cook with—but you’ve given me a great reason. Thanks Faith!
I am ready for the fresh and healthy salad after eating all the cookies last days!
Nice recipe …looks gud …love the combo of ingredients
I love grape juice in salad. I have verjuice, which is extracted form unripe grapes :)
You better believe I know that salad. My favorite! What a fabulous holiday dressing! I would love to make this for my parent’s. They are big fans of home-made salad dressings but I don’t think they’ve thought of using grape!
You know, I made concord grape jam last year with a recipe from Sarah at All Our Fingers. I just love the stuff and sneak it into all kinds of things. I think a dressing made with it would be heaven…especially with nuts and pears and such… WOW!
Wow what a great dressing. Definitely making this! This reminds me of your Concord Grape Juice – did you happen to freeze any and use it for this? Sounds amazing!
Alyssa, You really are a girl after my own heart! Yup, I froze some of my homemade juice and used it here! :)
Oh! This dressing sounds delicious…like the idea of grape juice and thyme.
Hope you have a wonderful week ahead Faith :-)
This sounds so interesting and yummy! Will definitely try :)
This vinagrette would be great on just about any salad, but it definitely sounds made for the salad you described. Now I’m hungry!
I am eating many salads throughout the week so any recipe either for salad or dressing is more than welcomed. This one lloks particularly appetizing and grape juice is indeed not only healthy but also tasty as well!Love the combo!
A delightful flavor combination!
I never thought of using juice in dressing- how unique. Yum girl! You are so creative
You always think of the coolest combos!
E-mail coming. I swear.
A wonderful vinaigrette! It must add a refined touch to any salad.
Cheers,
Rosa