Recipe, Orange Marmalade Balsamic Vinaigrette!!

Even that the Holidays are basically over there seems to be a lingering entitlement of keep the festivities rolling, did I say Happy New Years, just did, onward. A nice mixed herb salad is often the perfect side to what could be a heavy meal, it is simple, healthy and delicious. At a recent gathering with friends my responsibility was the side for NY steaks & Pommes Souffle so I elected to make the executive decision which can be one of those too many choice decisions and took the fore mentioned with shredded Duck Confit and an Orange Marmalade Dressing. What kills a good salads healthfulness is all to often the dressing, my Orange Marmalade Balsamic Vinaigrette is packed with flavors that enhance the herbiness of the greens with out taking it over or adding a ton of calories. Once again it is simple!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Grapeseed and olive oil blend (50/50)
2 tbsp water ( more if needed to thin)
2 tbsp balsamic syrup or glaze
2 tbsp orange marmalade
2 tbsp fresh pressed garlic
2 tbsp fresh pressed shallots
1 tsp mayonnaise (optional for creamy)
S&P to taste

Add garlic and shallots to a food processor or mixing bowl, add oil blend, blend or mix, add balsamic syrup, orange marmalade and mayo(optional) S&P and a bit more water if necessary, blend til well incorporated and smooth, or you can add all ingredients to a food processor or blender, blend til smooth consistency and serve which is one in the same as far as technique goes.
I prefer to serve the dressing on the side, this allows for the left over greens to be preserved freshly with out being wilted by the dressing, simply undressed is the best.
Once more I say HAPPY NEW YEARS!!
Who looks outside, DREAMS.
Who looks inside, AWAKENS. (carl jung)
I shall return so until then "Think Good Toughts & Smile".