Plum salad dressing

The first time I walked into Whole Foods this summer and spotted an overflowing crate full of local Georgia peaches, rosy-colored with blushes of orange, and ripe and ready for eating, I was eager to get a bagful, go home, and just dig in. Living in Georgia my entire life, I’ve come to appreciate the splendor of a ripe summer peach, eaten plainly, my hands sticky from the juice. The truth is, my favorite way to eat most stone fruits—from peaches to plums to cherries—is plain. I often find…

Roasted Plum Spinach Salad

Making vinaigrette dressings is so easy. Plus, you’re in control of the flavor and ingredient and I like making it up in small batches. I’m a fool about canning jars so I like to make mine in jars and shake them instead of whisking. I don’t measure anything. I just pour it in, shake...Read More »

Sweet, sour and warm with a slight zing, this Chinese plum ginger dressing promises to flavour any salad recipe with great gusto. It will be your favourite in no time!

This is one of my favorite summertime dressings to make. You really do not need much more than some greens, toasted sliced almonds and a little blue cheese or Gorgonzola...toss and you have this fabulous healthy salad with such a unique and delicious flavor. The dressing includes... 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons water half a medium shallot chopped one tablespoon basil chopped 1/4 cup of olive oil and a pinch of Kosher salt. Blend all the dressing…

To me this salad epitomizes summer with fresh, local in-season ingredients and has become one of my favourites. Or rather, the dressing has become my favourite go-to dressing for many salads! The flavours of this salad pair nicely with a Gewurztraminer Reisling.

This is a twist on the traditional caprese salad, but still simple and seasonal. Swap plums for tomatoes, throw in a handful of mint and....magic!

Plum Vinaigrette! Like raspberry vinaigrette but better IMO. Ripe plum, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic and a lil secret ingredient

Take advantage of summer’s sweet produce with this vibrant beet salad. Gem-colored peaches and beets boast healthy amounts of fiber, potassium and vitamin C as well as anthocyanins and polyphenols. Plus, research has shown that diets containing fruits can help lower risk for esophageal, oral and other cancers.

From The Best of Taiwanese Cuisine - They serve this on a white radish, carrot, cucumber and seaweed salad.