Sorghum is a grass with corn like leaves and cereal grains at the end of the stalks. Even though it is a powerhouse of nutrition, it is used more for animal fodder. But the sweet juice extracted from the stalks is used to produce sorghum molasses.
Sorghum molasses are not as thick as sugar cane molasses and the taste is a little more tart making it a great sweetener for this vinaigrette.
Serves 6
Ingredients:
For the vinaigrette
1 tablespoon shallots, minced
1/2 cup sorghum
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups salad oil
For the salad
3-4 cups Mixed baby lettuce
1 pint grape or heirloom tomatoes
1 gala apple, thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup good quality cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients except for the oil in a blender or food processor. Slowly add the oil to the mixture and process until completely blended.Plate lettuces onto 6 salad plates. Top with tomatoes, apples, walnuts and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette.