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Aromatic Cardamom Vinaigrette

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 6 Filed Under: Vinaigrette Dressings

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Cardamom is a popular spice in India and the Middle East. With a beautiful aroma and complex flavours, cardamom is the perfect addition to this vinaigrette to help liven up any salad!

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A side view of cardamom vinaigrette with cardamom pods, lemon and salt in background.

This flavourful vinaigrette stars the “Queen of Spices” with zingy lemon juice and notes of tart, sour apples from the apple cider vinegar. 

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  1. You Will Need
  2. How to Make It
  3. What Can I Use It On?
  4. Tips and Questions
  5. We Have Used It On…
  6. Recipe Card

You Will Need


CARDOMOM VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS

How to Make It


  1. Add all your cardamom vinaigrette ingredients in a glass jar, season with some sea salt and cracked black paper.
  2. Shake until it has emulsified (well-combined), taste and adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
  3. If you find it a bit tart for our taste just add a ¼ to ½ teaspoon of your favourite sweetener such as maple syrup or honey.
  4. Keep it in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 5 days.
Overhead view of cardamom vinaigrette ingredients with cardamom pods, lemon and salt in background.
ADD ALL INGREDIENTS TO A GLASS JAR
Shaken cardamom vinaigrette in a glass jar.
SHAKE WELL TO COMBINE

What Can I Use It On?

  • Drizzle it on stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines or plums. 
  • Great with roasted or steamed veggies such as beets, carrots, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower or broccoli.
  • Try it with green salads especially sturdy greens such as kale, silverbeet, or collard greens. 
  • Makes a sensational marinade for fish, seafood, poultry or meats. 

Tips and Questions


More on Cardamom

  • Cardamom is a seed pod in the ginger family with two main varieties green (the most popular) and black. Green cardamom can be used in both sweet and savoury recipes, while black cardamom is best suited to savoury dishes. 
  • The pods in green cardamom are bright green with tiny black seeds on the inside. It has a sweet, eucalyptus-like aroma that will add a fresh note. It is considered to be a pungent spice because of its strong camphor-like flavour. 
  • Black cardamom pods are larger and have a flavour that is sweet earthy with smoky undertones and a coolness similar to mint. The differences between the two mean that it is not a good idea to substitute black with green and visa-versa in your recipes. 
  • You will find cardamom seeds in an Indian specialty shop, or you can buy it online from Herbie’s in Australia, and either iHerb or Amazon in the US. At a pinch, you can always crack open the pods and remove the seeds, but this is quite time-consuming.

How Much Dressing Does It Make?

This recipe makes one cup of dressing enough for a salad that serves 6; the nutritional information has been calculated per serving.

How Long Can I Store It For?

You can store this vinaigrette in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

We Have Used It On…

Roasted Beet Salad

Roasted beet salad in a bowl, with cardamom and pistachios in bowls on side.

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A side view of cardamom vinaigrette with cardamom pods, lemon and salt in background.

Cardamom Vinaigrette – full of complex flavours

Cardamom is a popular spice in India and the Middle East. With a beautiful aroma and complex flavours, cardamom is the perfect addition to this vinaigrette to help liven up any salad!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Dressings & Vinaigrettes
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: dairy-free, Easy, gluten free, vegetarian, whole30
Servings: 6 serves*
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Equipment
  • Glass Jar
Ingredients
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsps lemon juice
  • 2 tsps cardamom seeds
  • 2 tsps cardamom powder
  • 1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon sweetener (optional)
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Instructions
  • Put all your vinaigrette ingredients in a glass jar, season and shake until emulsified.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
  • Store it in a glass jar in your fridge for approximately 5 days.

Notes

*This recipe makes one cup of dressing enough for a salad that serves 6; the nutritional information has been calculated per serving.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Anastasia Papapetros

Anastasia has been passionate about cooking since she was eight years old, and hasn't left the kitchen since! With over a decade of experience running her own coffee shop and catering business, Anastasia has developed a true love for salads - especially for family get-togethers and friends' functions. She's the go-to for bringing the perfect salad to any occasion!

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  1. Efrain says

    December 10, 2022 at 9:15 am

    Thanks a lot for your recipes and tips.

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    • Anastasia says

      December 10, 2022 at 9:21 am

      It is my absolute pleasure!

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  2. Lori says

    April 22, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    Hi. Why do you use both the seeds and the powdered cardomom?

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    • Anastasia says

      June 13, 2022 at 11:48 am

      Hi Lori

      Sorry for the late response!

      The powder will dissolve into the vinaigrette and will adhere to your salad ingredients while the seeds will give you a pop of cardamom flavour and zing and add some texture and crunch.

      Also, from a budget perspective, the powder is a lot cheaper.

      Many thanks
      Anastasia

      Reply

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