Arugula and cheese
Try it with arugula, grilled halloumi or goat cheese and toasted nuts.
A savoury side of haskap
Haskap-maple vinaigrette: ideas and videos
Haskap, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup create a distinctly Quebec sweet-tart combination for salads, cheese and grilled vegetables.
Why does this combination work?
Haskap brings fruitiness and tartness, maple syrup rounds out the flavour and balsamic vinegar adds depth. Oil, mustard, salt and pepper may be used in complete recipes to balance and emulsify the dressing.
This is a flavour guide, not a tested recipe with fixed proportions. Follow the complete recipe from its publisher.
Fresh or frozen berries?
Both can suit a dressing. Thaw frozen berries in the refrigerator and keep their juice, then blend or crush them as directed. Fresh berries can give a brighter texture during harvest season. The final thickness depends on the recipe and the amount of fruit and oil.
Four ways to serve it
Beets
The fruity acidity pairs naturally with roasted or cooked beets.
Grilled vegetables
Drizzle a small amount over warm squash, carrots or summer vegetables.
Grain salads
Use it with quinoa, barley or couscous, herbs and a salty cheese.
Videos from their original publishers
The database identifies the Quebec video below as the closest match to a haskap, balsamic and maple vinaigrette. Its complete proportions still need to be read from the original publisher.
Haskap, balsamic and maple vinaigrette — Quebec video (French) ↗
Haskap berries for savoury recipes
Frozen berries are convenient for dressings throughout the year and are offered according to stock. Fresh berries are available during the harvest season.
Frequently asked questions
Should frozen berries be drained?
Keep the juice unless the complete recipe says otherwise; it contains flavour and colour that can be used in the dressing.
How long does homemade vinaigrette keep?
Follow the storage directions from the complete recipe. Keep it refrigerated and do not assume a fixed shelf life when the source does not provide one.
Can haskap dressing accompany more than salad?
It can also add flavour to grilled vegetables, grain bowls and cheese plates.