Rasberry Vinaigrette

The holy trinity of most Asian cuisines is ginger, garlic, and scallions. They are the building blocks for this sensational salad dressing. The honey and soy sauce give it an earthy sweetness, while the rice vinegar provides a satisfying tang. Instead of olive oil, this vinaigrette calls for both sesame and canola oil. Serve it with an Asian-style salad, or drizzle it over a fresh melon.

As the base of this vinaigrette, pureed strawberries provide a mellow tart-sweet flavor and luxurious texture. Whirling up strawberries into a vinaigrette with balsamic, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, sriracha, tamari and olive oil is a fantastic way to give the dressing a body and tons of flavor. Feel free to experiment with other berries too to come up with your own vinaigrette magic.

Don’t settle for the boring bottled dressings from the grocery store! Discover how quick and easy you can make them at home, like this delicious Sichuan pepper vinaigrette. It is filled with Asian-inspired spices and a sweet hint of orange juice. The toasted Sichuan peppercorns provide a flavorful kick of heat.