Raspberry Jam and Lime Salad Dressing

Have you ever eaten at a restaurant and gone home and tried to replicate a taste you enjoyed?

I had ordered a salad that came with a raspberry dressing on the side, and knew I had to get busy in my test kitchen to try and come as close as I could. I played with the recipe and we ate a few raspberry dressings that had different amounts of vinegar, sugar and lemon juice. I crushed and strained raspberries, but still I was not satisfied. The dressing I had enjoyed was thicker, had some garlic and was sort of spicy sweet.  So after playing with the ingredients a few more times I came up with the following recipe....with no vinegar. 

Try it over spring mix with fresh raspberries and peaches in it, or spring mix, red onions and avocado. 

Ingredients:

• 6 tbsp raspberry jam
• juice of 2 fresh lime, 
• 4 tbsp red pepper jelly
• 3 tsp olive oil
• 2 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Method:

1. Place all ingredients into a glass jar. Shake well for about 2 minutes. Refrigerate for at least an hour. 
2. Serve along side salad greens of your choice. 

Dressing keeps well in refrigerator for at least 2 weeks.