Best 7 Sherry Thyme Vinaigrette Recipes

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Sherry thyme vinaigrette is a versatile and flavorful dressing that can be used on a variety of dishes, from salads to grilled meats. It is made with a combination of sherry vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, and fresh thyme. The vinegar and mustard give the dressing a tangy flavor, while the honey and olive oil balance it out with sweetness and richness. The thyme adds a subtle herbal note that complements the other ingredients perfectly. This dressing is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it a great option for busy home cooks.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SHERRY-SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



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Gussy up your greens with a sophisticated dressing built on sherry vinegar.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, shallots and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper.

SHERRY THYME VINAIGRETTE



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This vinaigrette is delicious over most roasted or steamed vegetables, or leftover turkey and a medley of fresh salad greens.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • Shake all ingredients in a well-sealed jar. Use immediately, or store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Before serving, bring vinaigrette to room temperature and reshake to combine.

VIA CAROTA'S INSALATA VERDE



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At Via Carota, the charming West Village restaurant run by the partners Jody Williams and Rita Sodi, the menu description for insalata verde does little to give away any details about what makes it so unbelievably, mouth-smackingly perfect. A visual inspection of the dish reveals only leaves of endive, butter lettuce, frisée and watercress all piled as high as gravity will allow, topped by a drizzle of dressing studded generously with shallots and mustard seeds. In truth, all the secrets of this otherworldly salad lay in the graceful, unlikely application of a flavorless one: water. First, the five carefully chosen types of lettuce are all triple-washed to yield what Williams called "a super happy salad." Next, the minced shallots are given a quick rinse under cold water - instead of a long maceration in vinegar - to keep them shalloty and savory and prevent them from becoming too acidic, which could overwhelm the delicate lettuces. And finally, and perhaps most surprising, Williams adds a spoonful of warm water to the vinaigrette. "We add warm water to make it more palatable," she explained. "Pure vinegar is just too strong - it assaults the taste buds. We want a salad dressing so savory and delicious that you can eat spoonfuls of it. We want you to be able to drink it!" This might just become your go-to vinaigrette. Spoon it liberally over everything from boiled asparagus to farro salad to steak and fish and roast chicken. It's so good that you might even be tempted to pour it into a glass and top it off with sparkling water.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 heads butter lettuce, such as Boston or bibb
1 romaine heart
1 large Belgian endive
1 bunch watercress
1/2 small head frisée
1 large shallot, minced
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon aged sherry vinegar, plus additional, as needed
1 tablespoon warm water
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons honey (optional)
2 sprigs thyme, washed and stripped
1 large clove garlic, finely grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the greens: Fill a sink or large basin with tepid water. Remove any wilted or damaged leaves from the butter lettuce, romaine and endive. Trim each head at the root to release whole leaves. Leave butter-lettuce leaves whole, but halve large leaves of romaine and endive on the bias, then drop into water. Trim and discard any roots and long stems off watercress, and drop remaining leaves and tender stems into water. Trim and discard dark green outer leaves and tops from frisée until only light green and white parts remain. Trim at the root to release leaves, and drop into water. Swirl greens in water, then drain. Wash twice more in cool, then cold, water, then transfer to a salad spinner to dry. Gently wrap in clean dish towels, and set aside.
  • Place the shallot in a fine-mesh strainer, and quickly rinse with cold water. Allow to drain, then place in a medium bowl, and add vinegar and warm water. Allow to sit for 2 minutes, then whisk in oil, mustards, honey (if using), thyme, garlic and a large pinch of salt. Taste, and adjust salt and vinegar as needed.
  • To serve, gently pile a generous handful of greens into a serving bowl, then sprinkle with salt, pepper and a generous drizzle of dressing. Continue with another handful of salad and more seasoning and dressing, repeating until you have a glorious, gravity-defying mound of salad. Top with a final drizzle of dressing, and serve immediately.
  • Wrap remaining greens in an airtight container or plastic bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing for up to 3 days.

WILD RICE AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH SHERRY-THYME VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Mushroom     Onion     Rice     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Bell Pepper     Carrot     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup Sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
5 6-ounce packages wild rice, rinsed, drained
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 pound carrots, peeled, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
6 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds crimini mushrooms
3 large red bell peppers, quartered
1large red onion, cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook rice in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, adding more water as needed, about 1 hour; drain well. Place in large bowl. Add half of vinaigrette to warm rice; toss to coat.
  • Position racks in bottom third and top third of oven and preheat to 425°F. Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray. Toss carrots with 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in medium bowl to coat; sprinkle with salt. Transfer to 1 prepared baking sheet. Toss mushrooms with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in medium bowl to coat; sprinkle with salt. Transfer to second prepared baking sheet. Roast carrots and mushrooms until brown and tender, stirring twice, about 30 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool.
  • Spray same sheets with nonstick spray. Toss peppers with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in medium bowl to coat; sprinkle with salt. Transfer to 1 prepared sheet. Place onion wedges, rounded side down, on second sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt. Roast peppers and onions until brown and tender, about 30 minutes. Cool.
  • Cut all vegetables into 3/4-inch pieces. Transfer to bowl with rice. Add remaining vinaigrette and toss to coat. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

VINAIGRETTE FOR GREEN SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil
Salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified.
  • Place the salad greens in a medium bowl and add enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with a little extra salt and pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS WITH TARRAGON SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Egg     Steam     Vegetarian     Asparagus     Spring     Tarragon     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lb medium asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 large egg, hard-boiled

Steps:

  • Steam asparagus on a steamer rack set over boiling water, covered, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness), then transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in tarragon.
  • Halve egg and force each half through a coarse sieve into a bowl. Toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette and divide among 4 plates. Spoon remaining dressing over asparagus and top with egg.

SHERRY VINEGAR VINAIGRETTE



Sherry Vinegar Vinaigrette image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 5m

Yield About 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
3/4 cup peanut, corn or vegetable oil
1/4 cup vinegar, preferably sherry-wine vinegar
Salt to taste if desired
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the mustard, shallots and garlic in a mixing bowl and gradually add half the oil, beating vigorously with a wire whisk.
  • Alternately beat in the remaining oil and the vinegar. Add salt and pepper. When finished the dressing should be thoroughly homogenized.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 191, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 79 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • When choosing sherry vinegar, opt for a variety that is aged for at least three years. This will ensure that the vinegar has a rich, complex flavor.
  • Fresh thyme is the best choice for this vinaigrette. If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
  • Dijon mustard helps to emulsify the vinaigrette and add a bit of tang. If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can use another type of mustard, such as yellow or brown mustard.
  • Use a good quality olive oil for the vinaigrette. This will help to ensure that the vinaigrette has a smooth, flavorful finish.
  • Taste the vinaigrette before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or thyme.
  • This vinaigrette is best used within a few hours of making it. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Sherry thyme vinaigrette is a versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads, vegetables, and meats. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright, tangy flavor, sherry thyme vinaigrette is sure to add a delicious touch to your next meal.

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