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Black Garlic Vinaigrette

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Have you tried black garlic? If not, then try it in our Black Garlic Vinaigrette with its slightly liquoricey, molasses taste; your green salads, roasted veg and grilled meats will be given a flavour boost. 

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BLACK GARLIC VINAIGRETTE IN WHITE BOWL WITH SPOON OF DIJON NEXT TO IT

I have kept this black garlic vinaigrette recipe quite simple to allow the black garlic to shine; it is made up of silky olive oil, a punchy red wine vinegar, a dash of Dijon and, of course, the star of the show, black garlic.

I also decided to grate the garlic and not to blitz it into a dressing so as not to blacken the salad leaves. Blitzing this dressing will thicken it, which makes it sensational on roasted vegetable salads such as beetroot/beets or carrots.

Table of contents

  • What is black garlic?
    • The difference between black and regular garlic
    • What can I use instead?
  • What Can I Use It On?
  • You Will Need
  • How to Make It
  • People Also Ask...
  • We Have Used It On
  • You can try It as an alternative dressing for...
  • Recipe Card

What is black garlic?

Exotic-sounding black garlic has been used in Asian cooking for centuries, and it is quite simply regular garlic that has been aged for several weeks or months until the cloves blacken and develop a sticky texture. 

The blackening of the garlic can be attributed to the Maillard reaction rather than caramelisation. Maillard reaction is what gives browned foods their distinctive flavour, such as the taste of seared meat, fried onions or roasted coffee.

The difference between black and regular garlic

Black garlic is much milder and sweeter than regular garlic, with a slight liquorice/molasses taste to it. Surprisingly the aging process increases the nutritional value by doubling the antioxidants that are found in regular garlic.

What can I use instead?

Black garlic can be in Coles or Woolworths in Australia; I have seen it in the fruit and veg section and the deli section or at Trader Joe’s in the US. 

If you are unable to find it, then I suggest roasting regular garlic with some balsamic vinegar until it softens. 

What Can I Use It On?

Steamed veg such as asparagus or green beans

  • Leafy green salads such as spinach, rocker/arugula or lettuce varieties
  • Sturdy greens such as kale, chard or silverbeet
  • Roasted veg such as beets, carrots or whole roasted baby potatoes
  • Steamed veg such as asparagus or green beans
  • Grilled mushrooms 
  • As a marinade for meats or poultry 
  • To drizzle on avocado toast
  • Add to veggie and grain bowls 

You Will Need

LABELLED INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE BLACK GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

How to Make It

  1. Carefully grate or finely dice the garlic and add it to a clean glass jar or a container with a tight-fitting lid. It is quite sticky, so you need to be careful when handling it.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients, season with some sea salt and cracked black pepper, and shake well to combine.
  3. Taste your black garlic vinaigrette and adjust seasonings according to your liking. 
  4. Pour it into a sealed glass container and store it in your fridge.
BLACK GARLIC VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS IN GLASS JAR WITH INGREDIENTS SCATTERED AROUND
ADD INGREDIENTS JAR
SHAKEN BLACK GARLIC VINAIGRETTE IN GLASS JAR WITH INGREDIENTS SCATTERED AROUND
SHAKE WELL TO COMBINE

People Also Ask...

What diets is it suitable for?

Our sesame vinaigrette will suit, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Vegan, and Vegetarian diets.
For Gluten-free, Whole30 and Paleo, you will need to swap the Soy sauce for coconut aminos and for Keto, you will need to swap the honey for a keto-compliant sweetener.
Each tablespoon contains one net carb and 84 calories.

How much sesame vinaigrette should I use in my salad?

Generally speaking, I like to use one tablespoon of dressing for each cup of prepared salad. I find that this amount is good enough to coat your veggies and salad leaves without drowning them. However, for grain and noodle salads, I use a bit more as they tend to absorb more of the dressing.

We Have Used It On

Spinach Arugula Salad

SPINACH ARUGULA SALAD ON A WHITE PLATE WITH GREENS SCATTERED AROUND

You can try It as an alternative dressing for...

CLOSE UP OF ROASTED BEET SALAD
ROASTED BEET SALAD
KALE AND BROCCOLI SALAD IN PORTRAIT
KALE & BROCCOLI SALAD
ROASTED KIPFLER POTATOES WITH HERBS
KIPFLER POTATO SALAD
MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH TURMERIC DRESSING IN A PINK BOWL WITH GOLD CUTLERY
MXED GREEN SALAD

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Black garlic vinaigrette in white bowl with spoon of Dijon next to it.

Black Garlic Vinaigrette

Have you tried black garlic? If not then try it in our Black Garlic Vinaigrette with its slightly liquoricey, molasses taste your green salads, roasted veg and grilled meats will be given a flavour boost. 
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Dressings & Vinaigrettes
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: black garlic, homemade dressing
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: dairy free, Keto, Low Carb, nut free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian,, Whole30
Servings: 8 tablespons*
Calories: 96kcal
Author: Anastasia
Equipment
  • Clean sealed glass container
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves Black garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Metric - Imperial
Instructions
  • Carefully grate the garlic and add to a clean glass jar or a container with a tight fitting lid.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, season with some sea salt and cracked black pepper, shake well to combine.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings according to your liking.
  • Keep it in a sealed container in the fridge for two weeks or longer.

Notes

*This recipe will make just under half a cup or 8 tablespoons, which is enough for a salad that serves four people, the nutritional information has been calculated per tablespoon. 
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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About Anastasia

Anastasia is a home cook introduced to cooking at a young age (8 years old) and hasn’t gotten out of the kitchen since! She had her own coffee shop and ran her own catering business for over a decade. Her love of salads developed as she was always the one responsible for making the salads for family get-togethers and friends functions.

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  1. LoydB says

    October 26, 2022 at 8:52 pm

    5 stars
    Made this last night, it was fantastic.

    Reply
    • Anastasia says

      October 27, 2022 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you so very much, I just love black garlic!

      Reply

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