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Andrea McGurran's Mediterranean Ember Vinaigrette
By Andrea McGurran
Published 4 May 2026
Andrea McGurran’s Mediterranean Ember Vinaigrette is a spicy, sweet dressing that’s perfect to barely coat any type of salad. Makes: 1 cup Ingredients: •3 tbsp sun ripened extra virgin olive oil •1 tbsp mellow white wine vinegar (or sherry vinegar) •Zest and juice of ½ lemon + ½ lime •½ red chili, finely minced (seeds optional for extra heat) •A pinch of sea salt •Cracked black pepper Drizzle of raw honey (optional for softness) Method: 1.Start with the citrus juices and vinegar in a small bowl. 2.While stirring steadily, pour in the olive oil until the dressing turns pale and emulsified. 3.Mix in the chili, salt, and pepper. 4.Rest the dressing five minutes so the chili and citrus meld. Result: a lively, golden elixir that captures the heat of the Mediterranean sun and the freshness of the sea breeze.

