Best 7 Golden Raisin And Caper Vinaigrette Recipes

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**Golden Raisin and Caper Vinaigrette: A Tangy, Savory Dressing for Salads and More**

Brighten up your salads, roasted vegetables, and grilled meats with this delightful Golden Raisin and Caper Vinaigrette. This versatile dressing combines the sweetness of plump golden raisins, the briny tang of capers, and a hint of Dijon mustard, all emulsified in a balanced blend of olive oil and red wine vinegar. With its vibrant color and harmonious flavors, this vinaigrette adds a sophisticated touch to any dish. Explore the variations included in the article to customize the dressing to your taste preferences, whether you prefer a sweeter, tangier, or herby vinaigrette. Get ready to elevate your culinary creations with this easy-to-make, flavor-packed dressing.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PINE NUT, RAISIN, AND CAPER VINAIGRETTE RECIPE



Roasted Cauliflower With Pine Nut, Raisin, and Caper Vinaigrette Recipe image

Simple roasted cauliflower gets dressed up with a sophisticated vinaigrette.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     Dessert     Sides

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 8 wedges
6 tablespoons (90ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon (15ml) sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon (15ml) honey
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained, and roughly chopped
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 500°F (260°C). Toss cauliflower with 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Roast until cauliflower is tender and deeply browned on both sides, about 20 minutes total, flipping cauliflower with a thin metal spatula halfway through roasting.
  • While cauliflower roasts, combine remaining 3 tablespoons (45ml) olive oil, vinegar, honey, capers, pine nuts, raisins, and parsley. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer cooked cauliflower to a serving plate and spoon dressing on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 282 mg, Sugar 13 g, Fat 27 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

GREEN BEANS WITH WARM RAISIN-CAPER DRESSING



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This quick side is a sweet-and-sour take on warm green bean salad and highlights the bright flavor and crisp-tender texture of this popular vegetable. Serve it at the holiday table this year; it will be a refreshing contrast to mashed potatoes and roast turkey.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons toasted pepitas

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Working in batches, cook 1 pound green beans until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes per batch. Add raisins during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Drain and transfer to a platter.
  • In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, oil, and capers. Season to taste. Toss beans and raisins with dressing and pepitas; serve.

GOLDEN RAISIN AND CAPER VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Rozanne Gold

Categories     condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 ounces golden raisins
4 1/2 tablespoons verjuice, preferably sweetened
3 ounces drained capers
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small pot and add verjuice. Cook over medium heat until reduced by half. Add capers and cook 2 minutes. Pour into a blender and puree, adding olive oil in a steady stream. Pass through fine-mesh sieve. Cool to room temperature. Serve over halibut or sea bass.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 192, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 502 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

RAISIN-CAPER SALSA VERDE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup golden raisins, roughly chopped
1/2 cup washed, salted button capers (regular capers fine if button not available), roughly chopped
1/2 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
1 lemon, juiced, plus a pinch grated rind
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Rehydrate raisins by pouring boiling water over them and leave for 1 hour to rehydrate. Drain the raisins and add to the capers and parsley. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Serve with grilled lamb.

GOLDEN RAISIN VINAIGRETTE



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Keep a batch of this flavorful vinaigrette in the refrigerator and use it to turn crusty bread into crostini, spice up roasted chicken or salmon, or thin it with oil and use it on salads.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup golden raisins
4 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
5 teaspoons capers, plus 1 teaspoon caper brine
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small pot, bring raisins,sherry vinegar, and 2 tablespoons waterto a boil. Remove from heat,cover, and let steep until cool.Add mustard, capers and brine,shallot, lemon juice, and cumin.Pulse in a food processor, addingoil in a thin stream. (Adjust consistencyby adding warm water1 tablespoon at a time.)

SEARED SALMON WITH RAISIN AND CAPER BUTTER



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Provided by Paul Flynn

Categories     Food Processor     Fish     Herb     St. Patrick's Day     Raisin     Salmon     Capers

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

For butter
1/4 cup raisins
1 stick Irish butter such as Kerrygold, softened*
1/3 cup capers
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped chives
For salmon
8 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, preferably wild
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
*Available at specialty foods shops. If unavailable, substitute regular unsalted butter and add 1 teaspoon kosher salt.

Steps:

  • Make butter:
  • In small bowl, combine raisins and 1/2 cup hot water. Cover and let soak 2 hours, then drain.
  • In food processor, combine butter, raisins, capers, and lemon zest and pulse until well combined. Stir in chives. Transfer to large sheet of wax paper and roll into 6-inch-long log. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.
  • Make salmon:
  • Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil until hot but not smoking. Add 4 fillets, skin-sides-up, and sear until undersides are well browned, about 4 minutes. Turn fillets over and sear until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to serving platter and keep warm. Wipe pan clean, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and repeat with remaining 4 fillets.
  • Slice log of butter into 8 coins. Top each salmon fillet with 1 coin and serve immediately.

COLE SLAW WITH GOLDEN RAISIN VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Blender     Vegetable     Side     Fourth of July     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Raisin     Carrot     Summer     Cabbage     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons golden raisins
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
2-cups finely chopped cabbage
1 carrot, grated coarse

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan combine the raisins, the vinegar, the oil, the water, the onion, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste and boil the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds. In a blender purée the vinaigrette until it is smooth and in a bowl toss it with the cabbage and the carrot.

Tips:

  • To make the most of the flavors in this vinaigrette, use high-quality ingredients. Look for golden raisins that are plump and moist, and capers that are briny and flavorful.
  • If you don't have any white wine vinegar on hand, you can substitute another type of vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar in the vinaigrette to taste. If you like a sweeter vinaigrette, add more sugar. If you prefer a more savory vinaigrette, add less sugar or omit it altogether.
  • This vinaigrette is a great way to add flavor to salads, grilled vegetables, and roasted meats. It can also be used as a marinade for chicken or fish.

Conclusion:

This golden raisin and caper vinaigrette is a versatile and delicious dressing that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new way to dress up your salads or roasted vegetables, give this vinaigrette a try.

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