Cilantro Lavender Salad Dressing

Posted by Diana van Eyk on January 18th, 2011

This refreshing and unusual salad dressing features lavender and cilantro, both of which grow well locally.

Ingredients

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• 1/4 C. orange juice
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. lime juice
• 1 tsp. lavender buds
• 1/2 C. fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 1/2 tsp. minced hot peppers (or to taste)
• 1 tsp. freshly grated orange zest
• 1/3 C. champagne vinegar
• 1/2 C. olive oil
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Bring orange, lemon and lime juice to a boil over medium heat and cook until reduced to 1/2 C.  Let cool for 15 minutes then transfer to a blender.  Add all other ingredients except the olive oil, salt and pepper then blend until smooth. Add olive oil until creamy.   Season with salt and pepper and blend.