Deliciously fragrant honey vinegar and lemon oil give this delicate salad its sparkle
Naturally, Artisan Damson & Sloe Vinegar works perfectly for dressing a salad, either in a vinaigrette or accompanied solely by good olive oil. However, there are lots of other interesting uses for this versatile ingredient. Below are a few ideas: first, a recipe for a breakfast or dessert, and then a few quick tips for spicing up your kitchen with damson vinegar.
Grapefruit salad
Embracing the floral quality of the damson vinegar, this bright Middle Eastern-inspired salad combines many flavours and textures. It can be the perfect morning pick-me-up or a refreshing dessert. Feel free to replace the grapefruit with other citrus fruits, such as blood or navel oranges, mixing and matching with whatever you have on hand.
Ingredients for 2 servings
2 grapefruits, peeled and sliced (or segmented if you’re feeling fancy)
½ cup caster sugar
½ cup damson vinegar
1 dash orange blossom water (optional)
Garnish ideas:
½ cup shredded coconut, lightly toasted in the oven
½ cup pomegranate seeds
A small handful of mint leaves, roughly chopped
A few pieces of candied stem ginger, finely chopped
Combine the sugar, vinegar, and orange blossom water in a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and syrup comes to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
Arrange the grapefruit in one serving dish or individual plates, pouring over the slightly cooled syrup to coat. Decorate with coconut, pomegranate, mint, and/or ginger.
You will have syrup left over, which you can mix with still or sparkling water for a refreshing drink. Or use as a 'shrub' mixer with rum or brandy. Or try drizzling it on some granola-topped yogurt!
Quick Tips
Happy experimenting!
Beatrix Swanson
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Deliciously fragrant honey vinegar and lemon oil give this delicate salad its sparkle
Shrub, a vinegar-based cordial whose history we covered in the last post, is extremely easy to make. All you need is three ingredients, and you don’t even have to turn on the hob.
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