Bitter, Bright, and Gently Bold
A good vinaigrette rarely announces itself. It simply changes everything it touches — lifting the bitter edge of tender greens, softening into something unexpectedly round and full. This one carries the quiet warmth of balsamic reduction alongside the bright lift of orange zest, two things that shouldn't work as well together as they do. There's a patience built into a dressing like this. It rewards the slow whisk, the small taste, the moment you realize simple things, done with intention, are often the most generous.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 tablespoon Alessi Traditional Balsamic Reduction
- 1/4 cups Alessi Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Mixed Greens
Instructions
- For salad dressing, whisk together 1 tsp. orange zest, balsamic reduction and olive oil.
- If making in advance, be sure to whisk before serving as vinegar and oil will separate.
- Toss mixed greens with dressing and top with remaining 1 tsp. orange zest.
- Serve immediately.
