Packed with whole ingredients and a rich roasted flavor, this sweet and savory dressing gets its creamy body from roasted apples and onions. Enhanced by apple cider vinegar and standard pantry spices, this versatile all-purpose vinaigrette is light yet deeply flavorful. It serves as the perfect choice for tossing with leafy greens, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or grilled chicken.

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Roasted Gala Apple

Gala apple becomes naturally sweet and buttery after roasting, giving the vinaigrette its creamy body without needing mayonnaise or heavy cream. Its mellow flavor creates a smooth foundation that pairs beautifully with fresh greens, roasted vegetables, pork, and chicken.

Green Apple

Green apple adds a crisp, tart flavor that keeps the dressing from tasting overly sweet. It brightens the finished vinaigrette and provides a fresh fruit flavor that balances the rich roasted ingredients while adding a subtle pop of acidity.

Sweet Onion

Roasting transforms the sweet onion from sharp and pungent into soft, caramelized, and slightly jammy. It adds depth, savory richness, and natural sweetness that makes the dressing taste layered and well rounded without overpowering the apples.

Dijon Mustard

Dijon mustard adds a gentle tang while acting as a natural emulsifier, helping the olive oil and apple cider vinegar stay blended longer. It also gives the vinaigrette a silky consistency and a subtle savory finish.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides the bright acidity that ties every ingredient together. It cuts through the richness of the olive oil, enhances the roasted apple flavor, and leaves the dressing tasting fresh, balanced, and vibrant instead of heavy.

TIPS & TRICKS FOR THE BEST ROASTED APPLE AND SWEET ONION VINAIGRETTE

Roast For Maximum Flavor

Roasting the apples and onions is what creates the deep caramelized flavor of this vinaigrette. Allow the edges to soften and develop color before blending for the richest taste.

Keep The Texture You Love

Blend gently for a rustic dressing with small pieces of roasted apple and onion, or blend longer for a smoother, silky vinaigrette.

Balance The Sweet And Tangy Flavor

Taste the vinaigrette after adding the apple cider vinegar and adjust the salt or acidity as needed. The roasted apples provide sweetness, while the vinegar brings brightness.

Store And Refresh Before Serving

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake, stir, or whisk before serving since natural separation may occur. Vinaigrette will thicken and partially solidify once chilled allow to come to room temperature before serving. 

Inclusive adaptions

Easier Food Preparation

Use an apple corer and slicer or purchase pre sliced apples to reduce prep time and improve safety for those with limited hand strength.

Dairy Free Option

Replace the Parmesan cheese with your favorite dairy free Parmesan alternative like nutritional yeast or simply omit it for a lighter vinaigrette.

Low Sodium Option

Reduce the salt and use a low sodium Dijon mustard while seasoning to taste after blending.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

Small sheet pan or oven safe skillet

Chef knife

Cutting board

Blender or food processor

Mixing bowl

Whisk

Measuring cups

Measuring spoons

Rubber spatula

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Recipe

Marissa Bolden

Roasted Apple and Sweet Onion Vinaigrette

Packed with whole ingredients and a rich roasted flavor, this sweet and savory dressing gets its creamy body from roasted apples and onions. Enhanced by apple cider vinegar and standard pantry spices, this versatile all-purpose vinaigrette is light yet deeply flavorful. It serves as the perfect choice for marinating or tossing with leafy greens, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, and grilled chicken.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 16 oz

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 Gala apple cored, skin on
• 1 green apple cored and quartered, skin on
• ½ yellow sweet onion sliced thick
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon dried dill leaves
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

• Small sheet pan or oven safe skillet
• Chef Knife
• Cutting Board
• Blender or food processor
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Rubber spatula

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place the Gala apple, green apple, sweet onion, and sea salt onto a small sheet pan or oven safe skillet.
3. Roast for 20 minutes.
4. Pour the olive oil over the apples and onions. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F and continue roasting for another 20 minutes until everything is very soft.
5. Allow the apples to cool slightly. Scrape the softened apple flesh away from the skins and discard the skins.
6. Transfer the roasted apple flesh and onions to a blender or food processor. Pulse until mostly smooth with a slight texture.
7. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.
8. Whisk in the Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, dried dill, and black pepper.
9. Slowly whisk in the apple cider vinegar until fully incorporated.
10. Taste and season with additional sea salt if needed.
11. Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled.

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