Last Updated on September 24, 2023
A refreshing, tangy, and flavorful Shallot Celery Seed Vinaigrette that is not just a dressing for a salad, but so much more!
There is so many ways to use this tasty, simple, non dairy vinaigrette.
It works wonderfully on a cold pasta salad.
Or why not add it to a mixed bean salad.
You can also drizzle it on a pasta salad with beans.
Marinate tofu or fresh vegetables, for a tangy main dish or side dish.
It can also be used as a dip or sauce for fresh vegetables and as a side for a hot or cold entree.
Just because it is a simple combination, doesn’t mean that it lacks in flavor or for that matter, uses.
Ingredients needed for this vinaigrette
- Oil – In this recipe I used avocado oil, but a good olive oil would work well.
- Lemon Juice – To make a vinaigrette, you need an acid. I like to use lemon juice to add a citrus flavor to the dressing.
- Onion – My onion of choice is the mild flavored shallot. You can use any onion that you have on hand.
- Thyme – I used a dried thyme in this recipe, a fresh thyme would be even better!
- Celery Seeds – To add in the flavor of the freshness of celery, I used celery seed. The seed adds a slight bitter, earthy flavor that works well in this dressing.
- Real Maple Syrup – Adding a sweetener balances and mutes the strong flavors in the dressing. My sweetener of choice is real maple syrup, which adds just the right amount of sweetness with a hint of a smokey vanilla caramel flavor.
- Salt – Salt enhances the flavors in the dressing.
- Pepper – Adding to the flavor.
- Balsamic Vinegar – Adding balsamic vinegar adds a different fruity flavor with a hint of sweetness to the dressing.
How to make this Shallot Celery Seed Vinaigrette
Clean and dice the shallot.
In a small skillet add the oil and shallot, heat until the onion has started to brown, remove from the heat.
In a pint jar add all the other ingredients and the sauteed shallots.
Shake until well combined.
Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
How to use this vinaigrette
For this recipe, I used this dressing on a leafy green salad topped with cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.
But there is so many other ways you can use this vinaigrette beyond a leafy green salad.
Try it on my recipe, How to make a 5 Bean Pasta Salad.
Add it as a dip for fresh vegetables.
Marinate vegetables or tofu in this vinaigrette.
Pour the dressing on a cold pasta salad with vegetables.
Or try it on a bean salad.
Shallot Celery Seed Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 Shallot About 2 Tbsp.
- 3 Tbsp Oil + Extra for sauteing the shallot. I used avocado oil, but a good olive oil would work well.
- 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Thyme Fresh or dried.
- 1/2 tsp Celery Seed
- 1 to 2 Tbsp Real Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Clean and dice the shallot.
- In a small skillet add the oil and shallot, heat until the onion has started to brown, remove from the heat.
- In a pint jar add all the other ingredients and the sauteed shallots.
- Shake until well combined.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
