“My great aunt was visiting from New Orleans and gifted me some of her homemade salad dressing.”

This Louisiana Sunburst Dressing offers a vibrant and flavorful twist on a vinaigrette. The fresh raspberries provide a touch of sweetness and beautiful color, balanced by the tang of red wine vinegar and a hint of spice from cinnamon and Tabasco. It’s a delightful dressing for salads featuring greens, nuts, and cheese.

Louisiana Sunburst Dressing

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Mash the raspberries: In a mixing bowl, use a whisk or a fork to thoroughly smash up the fresh raspberries. This will release their juice and flavor into the dressing.
2. Whisk in other ingredients: Add the red wine vinegar, vegetable oil, water, sugar, ground cinnamon, and Tabasco hot sauce to the bowl with the mashed raspberries. Whisk all the ingredients together until they are well combined.
3. Blend for smooth texture (optional): If you prefer a smoother dressing without raspberry seeds, you can use an immersion blender to blend the vinaigrette until it reaches your desired consistency.
4. Season: Season the vinaigrette to taste with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Start with a pinch of each and adjust as needed.
5. Refrigerate: For the best flavor, cover the bowl and refrigerate the Louisiana Sunburst Dressing overnight. This allows the flavors to fully meld and deepen.
6. Enjoy: Before serving, whisk the dressing again to ensure it’s well combined. Drizzle over your favorite salads and enjoy the tangy and fruity flavors!