Lil Urban Farm

Day: April 22, 2024

  • Chive Blossom Salad Vinaigrette

    Chive Blossom Salad Vinaigrette

    For everyone asking about a salad vinaigrette to make with the CHIVE BLOSSOM-INFUSED VINEGAR we made using chive blossoms from the garden…

    If you missed the previous video, click on the link in the description, but basically you gather, wash, and dry the chive blossoms. Then add vinegar and allow to infuse on the counter for a week or two.

    I used champagne vinegar, but any white vinegar will work.

    LINK TO THE VINEGAR I USED
    Lil Urban Farm Makes a Chive-Blossom Salad Vinaigrette Using Chive Blossom Infused Vinegar

    Chive Blossom Vinegar

    TIME:

    5 min

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    MAKES: 1 jar

    HARVEST:

    Chive blossoms in the spring

    INGREDIENTS
    1/4 cup CHIVE BLOSSOM VINEGAR
    3/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil
    2 Tbsp. water (to thin)
    2 Tbsp. Italian or Greek seasoning
    1 tsp. sugar (optional)
    1 Tbsp. dijon mustard or mayo

    DIRECTIONS:

    1. Make the CHIVE BLOSSOM VINEGAR and allow to infuse for 1-2 weeks.
    2. Strain the chive blossoms out of the vinegar and add 1/4 cup to a jar (I keep and recycle glass salad dressing jars).
    3. To the salad dressing jar, add oil, water, seasonings, and sugar (if using).
    4. To make the consistency thicker, add mayo or dijon mustard.
    5. Shake to incorporate everything until smooth and serve with your favorite basic garden salad.
    6. Stores in the fridge for several months.

    NOTES:

    • You can customize this any way that you want to. I usually stick to a basic ratio of 1:4 of acid to oil for salad dressings and then adjust as needed. If you like a more tart vinaigrette, add more vinegar or less oil.
    • The dijon mustard or mayo will give you a thicker, creamier consistency.
    • The sugar is optional, but can cut some of the sourness of the vinegar if it is too strong for your tastes. This will also give you a sweeter salad dressing and may be desired for certain type of dressings (like a sweeter poppyseed, etc).