Fragrant Homemade Herb Vinegar & Refreshing Kiwi Dressing
Fragrant Homemade Herb Vinegar & Refreshing Kiwi Dressing
Recipe for Making Aromatic Herb Vinegar at Home and a Kiwi Dressing Using It
Create a wonderful herb vinegar using rosemary, golden lemon thyme, and lemon thyme that you’ve grown yourself. Herb vinegar is excellent not only as a salad dressing but also for flavoring various dishes, adding a healthy and special touch with its aroma and subtle color. Once you have your favorite herbs infused into vinegar, you can create unique dressings with different tastes and scents by blending it with oil, salt, and pepper. This recipe provides detailed instructions for making basic herb vinegar and then uses it to create a refreshing kiwi dressing.
Herb Vinegar Ingredients- 6-7 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- Golden lemon thyme, a generous amount (about a handful)
- 5-6 sprigs of lemon thyme
- Vinegar (White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar recommended) – enough to fully submerge the herbs
Kiwi Sauce Salad Dressing Ingredients- 40g ripe kiwi
- 6g honey (adjust to taste)
- 3g homemade herb vinegar
- 1g salt (a pinch)
- 40g ripe kiwi
- 6g honey (adjust to taste)
- 3g homemade herb vinegar
- 1g salt (a pinch)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the herbs you’ll be using: golden lemon thyme, lemon thyme, and rosemary. Using fresh herbs is key to achieving a fragrant result.
Step 2
Rinse the rosemary sprigs thoroughly under running water. Pat them completely dry with paper towels. Any remaining moisture can make the vinegar cloudy or reduce its shelf life.
Step 3
Place all the prepared herb sprigs into a clean, sterilized, and dry glass jar. Then, pour in enough vinegar to completely submerge the herbs. The type of vinegar you use will affect the flavor, so choose one you enjoy. (e.g., white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar).
Step 4
Seal the jar tightly and store it in a warm, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks to allow it to infuse and mature. During this time, the herb’s aroma will gently permeate the vinegar, creating a deep flavor.
Step 5
On the 3rd week, strain the herb vinegar through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Discard the herb leaves and sprigs, keeping only the clear, infused vinegar in a clean container.
Step 6
Now, let’s make the kiwi dressing using the herb vinegar! Add the peeled and roughly chopped kiwi, honey, 3g of your homemade herb vinegar, and 1g of salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and well combined, but be careful not to over-blend, as this can break down the kiwi seeds too finely and affect the texture. Pour the finished dressing into a sterilized jar and store it in the refrigerator.
Step 7
Generously drizzle the prepared kiwi herb dressing over your fresh greens! It’s perfect for leafy vegetables like romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, and arugula, as well as fruits like sweet kiwi or juicy tomatoes. Pile on your favorite vegetables and fruits to create a delicious salad complemented by this special dressing. The rich herbal notes and the sweetness of the kiwi will surely whet your appetite.
