Finishing Vinegars For Drizzling | Sur La Table

Choose finishing vinegar for a final drizzle over salads, roasted vegetables, cheese or fruit. From light, fruity white balsamic to richer balsamic styles, look for a balance of sweetness, tang and texture that complements the food you love to make.

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Start with the dishes you make most often to find a finishing vinegar that fits your kitchen. A light, fruity style can complement tender greens and seafood, while a richer balsamic can bring sweet-tart contrast to roasted vegetables, grilled meats and aged cheese. Read tasting notes for clues about the flavor you prefer, whether that means pronounced tartness, fruit notes or a fuller, woodier character. Color matters, too: white balsamic is useful where you want to preserve a dish’s appearance, while dark balsamic adds visible contrast. Texture is another consideration. A more fluid vinegar spreads readily across a salad, while a denser style lends itself to small drops on a plated dish. Keep the rest of the plate in mind as you drizzle. Tomatoes and mozzarella offer a simple starting point, while roasted carrots, grilled mushrooms and warm grain salads give you other ways to explore sweet and tangy flavors. Fresh herbs can help tie the dish together: try basil with tomatoes, parsley with grains or thyme with roasted vegetables. Taste the vinegar on a small bite of food before dressing the whole plate, especially if the dish already includes lemon juice or another acidic ingredient. Add a little, taste again and adjust so the vinegar complements rather than dominates the meal.

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