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dressing essentials: warm apricot/mustard dressing

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

Easy/Peasy but oh so tasty… After making several batches of this dressing, I finally got it right by adding some apricot perseveres, and they perfectly balanced the sweet with the tart. This dressing would be at home drizzled over grilled chicken, or a slab of ribs; however, my favorite way to use this is warm and drizzled over a plate of greens, chopped veggies, and sliced tomatoes. FYI: This dressing tastes better the next day. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For dressing essentials: warm apricot/mustard dressing

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil, extra virgin variety
  • 2 clove
    baked garlic, smashed
  • 2 Tbsp
    rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    whole grain dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    apricot preserves
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt, kosher variety, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes

How To Make dressing essentials: warm apricot/mustard dressing

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Here is the mustard that I used for this dressing… it was awesome.
  • 3
    Make sure that you use baked garlic… raw garlic is too strong, and will overpower the dressing.
  • 4
    Since this, as most dressings, uses extra-virgin olive oil, choose the best that you can find.
  • 5
    If you want it sweeter, then add a bit more apricot preserves. If you want it a bit hotter, add more red-pepper flakes. A bit more tangy... add more vinegar. Have fun with it. That is what cooking is all about.
  • 6
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 7
    Place all the ingredients into the bowl of a mini-prep, fitted with a s-blade.
  • 8
    Chef’s Note: You could also do this manually, using a whisk.
  • 9
    Use 1-second pulses, until all the ingredients are combined.
  • 10
    Store in a sealed, non-reactive container, in a cool, dry place until ready to use.
  • 11
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 12
    When ready, place the dressing in a small saucepan and heat up until warm (not hot).
  • 13
    Drizzle over a nice salad, or even a pile of smoked ribs. This dressing is very versatile. Enjoy.
  • 14
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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