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    Allspice Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Published: Aug 28, 2019 · Modified: Jan 13, 2021 by The Devil Wears Salad

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    Ever use allspice in your salad dressing? This Allspice Balsamic Vinaigrette is such a flavourful salad dressing. Sweet, slightly tart and easy to whip up!

    Allspice Balsamic Vinaigrette

    I don’t quite remember my first foray into allspice. Perhaps it was an Ottolenghi adventure but I do remember getting it and then wondering why on earth I had never heard of it before and felt robbed of years of not having it as a staple in my pantry!

    Contrary to popular belief, allspice is not a blend of spices. I have to admit I did think that too.

    Allspice is in fact a berry. Related to the clove, it is native to the West Indies and Central America. Its flavours resemble that of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon.

    Now you see why it’s like adding teaspoons of pure joy into your dishes, which by the way is used in both sweet and savoury.

    The berries are harvested when they are green, then fermented and then dried where upon they turn a reddish-brown colour. The most famous dishes that use allspice is in Mexican mole recipe and in Jamaican jerk seasoning.

    Adding such lovely flavours into a salad dressing is such an easy way to lift a simple recipe. The allspice gives this otherwise basic balsamic vinaigrette some robust flavours and in turn just adds to your salad recipe.

    Allspice Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients

    Olive oil: Investing in good olive oil of salad dressings is imperative. It really does make a difference.

    Balsamic vinegar: Gives the dressing that rich tart flavours.

    Garlic: An added punch to the overall recipe. Crush it so all the flavours are released into the dressing.

    Sugar: Yes, heading for a sweet flavour but of course can be omitted.

    Allspice: Cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg flavours. Who could resist? You’ll be able to find allspice relatively easily in the spice section of your supermarket.

    Allspice Balsamic Vinaigrette Method

    Nice and simple. In a small mixing bowl, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, sugar and allspice.

    Or just add it into a jar and give it a vigorous shake it make sure all the ingredients are mixed well.

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    Allspice Balsamic Vinaigrette
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    5 from 14 votes

    Allspice Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Ever use allspice in your salad dressing? This Allspice Balsamic Vinaigrette is such a flavourful salad dressing. Sweet, slightly tart and easy to whip up!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Salad Dressing
    Cuisine: International
    Dietary: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 21.38kcal
    Author: Amy Chung

    Ingredients

    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • 1 garlic clove, crushed
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • ½ tsp allspice

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    Instructions

    • In a small mixing bowl, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, allspice, and sugar.
    • Stir until well combined.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 21.38kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.02g | Protein: 0.17g | Fat: 0.95g | Saturated Fat: 0.13g | Sodium: 95.53mg | Potassium: 8.96mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2.23g | Vitamin A: 23.58IU | Vitamin C: 0.23mg | Calcium: 3.12mg | Iron: 0.06mg

    *Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided is an estimate only and generated by an online calculator.

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    Comments

    1. Jacqueline Debono

      August 09, 2021 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      I have to confess I didn’t realize allspice was a berry. I’ve also never used it in salad dressing but am intrigued and definitely want to try this recipe out!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        August 19, 2021 at 11:16 am

        To be honest I didn’t for the longest time too! I just thought it was “all sorts” of spices! LOL. It has such great flavours and definitely great for salads.

        Reply
    2. Savita

      August 09, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      This vinaigrette looks amazing! Such an easy recipe to add flavor to salads.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        August 19, 2021 at 11:14 am

        Exactly right! The combination of allspice and balsamic is fantastic!

        Reply
    3. veenaazmanov

      August 09, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      A Bottle of this in my kitchen will always be useful for Salads and quick and easy to make Dinner Salad option.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        August 19, 2021 at 11:14 am

        Totally! Great on all sorts of vegetables.

        Reply
    4. Tara

      August 09, 2021 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      This vinaigrette sounds incredible! I absolutely love the addition of the allspice. It all comes together so easily too!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        August 09, 2021 at 1:14 pm

        Thanks Tara! Allspice is my go to when I want something a little extra in my salad dressing recipes.

        Reply
    5. Andrea

      August 09, 2021 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      I have never thought to use allspice in a salad. Time to change that. I’ll be trying this recipe out ASAP!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        August 09, 2021 at 1:14 pm

        Allspice is such a great addition to any vinaigrette or salad dressing. Just gives it that extra lift. If you have some handy, you can definitely give it a try!

        Reply

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