Makes ~ 1 cup in 15 minutes

This is one of my favorite salad dressings because it features shallots, a member of the onion family with a soft, sweet flavor. When soaked in lemon juice, shallots brighten any salad without overwhelming it. Just blend with a touch of honey, citrus champagne vinegar, and fragrant oils and the result is delicious! Plus shallots contain high levels of quercetin, a flavonoid that may help reduce seasonal allergies because it acts as a natural antihistamine.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons minced shallots

• Juice of 1 lemon (~ 2-3 tablespoons)

• 2 tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar)

• 1 teaspoon honey

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

• ¼ cup avocado oil

• ¼ teaspoon honey

• Fresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a small jar, soak the minced shallots in lemon juice for at least 10 minutes (but up to an hour is fine). Add the vinegar, oil, honey, salt, and pepper and shake vigorously.

Assemble your salad and toss with the vinaigrette right before serving.

Sally LaMont, ND, LAc