Pumpkin Vinaigrette
Pumpkin Vinaigrette is a delightful seasonal dressing that brings the warmth of fall to your salads. This vinaigrette blends the subtle sweetness of pumpkin with tangy vinegar and a touch of honey, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Enhanced with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it adds a cozy, autumnal twist to leafy greens, roasted vegetables, or even grain salads. Light yet flavorful, this vinaigrette is a must-try for anyone looking to infuse their dishes with a taste of fall.
Servings: 6
Calories: 115kcal
Equipment
- 1 Medium Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Cruet
Ingredients
- 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3/4 Cup Pumpkin
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 1/2 Lemon Juice and Zest
- 3 Tbs Green Onion
- 1 Teaspoon Ginger Root
- 2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Place the pumpkin in a medium bowl
- Pour the oil and vinegar
- Mince the garlic, ginger
- Zest the lemon
- Squeeze the lemon juice into the pumpkin mixture
- Add the garlic, ginger, and lemon zest
- Add the cinnamon and maple syrup
- Whisk it together and add the green onion
- Add the water(If your dressing is still too thick simply add a little more water 1 Tbs at a time)
- Whisk it all together
- Pour into a cruet
- Pour over your salad
Notes
Add this salad dressing to a fall salad made with Romain lettuce, cabbage, fennel, pears, dried cranberries, or apples.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4799IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg