The combination of golden raisins, malt vinegar, fresh ginger and chile yields a complex dressing for an otherwise simple green salad.
Greens & Mango Salad with Ginger-Raisin Vinaigrette
The combination of golden raisins, malt vinegar, fresh ginger and chile yields a complex dressing for an otherwise simple green salad.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons malt vinegar or red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh peeled ginger
- 1 fresh green Thai serrano or small jalapeño chile, stemmed and finely chopped
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 5- ounce package mesclun or other mixed baby salad greens (8 cups)
- 1 large ripe firm mango, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place raisins and boiling water in a small bowl. Let soften for 30 minutes. Drain; transfer the raisins to a mini food processor. Add oil, vinegar, cilantro, ginger, chile and salt. Process, scraping the sides as needed, until smooth.
- Toss greens with the dressing in a large bowl. Top with mango and bell pepper before serving.
