Date Syrup Vinaigrette
This Date Syrup Vinaigrette is great as a dipping sauce for veggies or for drizzling over salads and is also vegan friendly!
If you have been around here for any time at all, you know that I love making simple healthy recipes. I just don’t believe that cooking has to be hard. So with all of my recipes, you will find that the instructions are easy to follow and you won’t be needing a ton of ingredients!
Speaking of simple, dressings are one of the easiest things to make homemade and are so much healthier than the conventional store-bought options.
Typically the only downside is that they do not last as long because obviously, we are not using artificial preservatives.
Just a tip, date syrup is a great ingredient to use when you are trying to come up with a sweet and tangy combination. Because it is filled with natural sugars and is so sweet by itself it does pair well when combined with pepper varieties and hot sauces.
What the Heck is Date Syrup aka Silan?
Date syrup comes from dates and is naturally sweetened but typically contains more minerals and nutrition than maple syrup and honey. A pure date syrup is the best because who wants to consume ingredients that you can’t even pronounce?!
The consistency is closer to maple syrup, so not as thick as honey.
Silan also has a lower glycemic index compared to other sweeteners such as sugar, honey, maple syrup, and other refined sugars.
Most varieties of date syrup are nut free, gluten free, dairy free, and vegan friendly so it fits in everyone’s lifestyle!
If you want to experiment with silan by itself, start by drizzling it over your favorite yogurt bowl or adding it to your morning oatmeal for a little extra sweetness!
What You Need to Make Date Syrup Vinaigrette
olive oil
white wine vinegar
date syrup (also called Silan)
kosher salt
Tahini – added for healthy fats and as a thickener for the dressing
garlic
How to Make and Store a Vinaigrette Dressing Using Date Syrup (Silan)
The instructions are so easy we hardly even need this section!
Simply combine all of the ingredients into a bowl and whisk or use an immersion blender and blend until it’s smooth.
Once you’re finished, simply add it to a container or squeeze bottle and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Before using, just whisk again or shake well.
Other Ways to Use Vinaigrette Dressings
When people think of vinaigrette dressings they typically just use them on salads, but they are actually really versatile.
- You can use it as a marinade for meat and poultry
- Drizzle your fish with it
- Use it as a dipping sauce for veggies
- Add it to roasted vegetables for extra flavor
- To make a spicer version just add some cayenne pepper
More Dressing and Sauce Recipes to Try:
Date Syrup Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup date syrup also called Silan
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 clove garlic grated
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk together well.
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