This Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette is perfectly simple, yet flavourful. Use it as a dressing on a green salad or a marinade for meats, either way, it will enliven your meal!
This versatile dressing boasts a perfect balance of smokiness and tanginess, making it a must-have in your salad dressing repertoire.
You Will Need
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a container that has a tight-fitting lid (glass jars are perfect for this) add all the dressing ingredients. Season with sea salt and cracked pepper.
- You can also make it spicy by adding a pinch of your favourite chilli powder.
- Screw the lid tightly and shake until emulsified this is when the oil and vinegar/lime juice are combined together.
- Taste and adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
- Keep in the glass jar in your fridge until you are ready to use.
What Can I Use It On?
- Drizzle over your favourite salad for an instant flavour boost. It pairs exceptionally well with mixed greens, avocado, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- Use it as a marinade for chicken, shrimp, or vegetables before grilling for a smoky and zesty kick.
- Toss roasted vegetables in the vinaigrette for a delectable side dish that will leave your taste buds dancing.
- Serve it as a flavourful accompaniment for grilled meats.
- Spoon it over fish on on top of grilled lettuce wedges.
- Stir it through a tin of beans with some colourful veggies.
How to Use Your Dressing as a Marinade
If you would like to use the scrumptious little dressing as a marinade I would double the quantity to use on approximately 900 grams (two ounces) of meat and add 1 minced garlic clove and a dash of chilli powder.
Marinate your meat overnight for a more robust flavour and it can be kept uncooked in the fridge for no more than three days.
Tips and Questions
How is Smoked Paprika Made?
This wonderful spice is made with red peppers that have been slowly smoked usually over oak wood for approximately 2 weeks. Smoking the peppers in this way completely removes all the water in them and gives them an incredible smokiness. They are then ground into a fine powder and packaged.
You should be able to find smoked paprika in the spice section of larger supermarkets, at a speciality spice store or at a good delicatessen.
Make up your own smoky mix buy using 2 parts paprika to 1-part cumin powder. The paprika for its mild taste and colour and the cumin powder for its smokiness and depth of flavour.
Alternatively try making your own faux paprika with liquid smoke.
Can I Substitute Regular Paprika for Smoked Paprika?
While regular paprika can be used, the distinct smoky flavour of smoked paprika is what sets this vinaigrette apart.
How Much Will This Recipe Make?
This recipe makes a total of half a cup of dressing enough for one salad that serves four, the nutritional information is also calculated this way.
How Long Does the Vinaigrette Stay Fresh?
Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, the vinaigrette can last up to two weeks. However, for the best flavour, it's recommended to use it within the first week.
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Equipment
- Glass jar or sealed container.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 4 tbsps olive oil | extra virgin
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a container that has a tight-fitting lid (glass jars are perfect for this) add all the dressing ingredients. Season with sea salt and cracked pepper.
- You can also make it spicy by adding a pinch of your favourite chilli powder.
- Screw the lid tightly and shake until emulsified this is when the oil and vinegar/lime juice are combined together.
- Taste and adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
- Keep in the glass jar in your fridge until you are ready to use.
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