This lavender infused orange vinaigrette is not just made for dressing a salad, as it pairs well with a variety of dishes such as roasted vegetables, like this Herbs De Provence Baby Roasted Potatoes or grilled chicken.
This recipe uses culinary lavender to infuse the olive oil to make the vinaigrette. What makes lavender culinary or eatable?
The term ‘culinary lavender’ refers to the cultivar or type of lavender and the way it’s processed.
Some lavender cultivars are better than others when it comes to cooking.
Two cultivars of lavender are eatable. These include – L. angustifolia and L. x. intermedia.
The later is less desirable as its flavor can be resinous and pungent. Making a dish taste bitter.
Whereas, the L. angustifolia had 7 types of culinary lavender that range in flavor from peppery to earthy and cinnamony to sweet and floral.
Culinary lavender is versatile. As noted early on, you can roast or grill with it. You can also bake with the flower buds, such as these Lavender Rosemary Shortbread Cookies.
Lavender Infused Orange Vinaigrette
1 Cara Cara orange – can also use a blood orange or navel
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Making The Lavender Infused Oil
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once heated, add in the dried lavender and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let infused oil cool down to room temperature.
Cut the orange in half and squeeze the juice from into a mixing bowl. Add in the white wine vinegar and whisk together.
Slowly drizzle in the lavender infused olive oil, whisking constantly. This will create a creamy and emulsified vinaigrette.
Add in the garlic powder and season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk everything together until well combined.
The Salad Bowl Is A Mix Of Arugula, Cubed & Steamed Sweet Potato, Candied Pecans & Goat Cheese
Use the vinaigrette immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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What a colorful salad Randy!
Thank you