Did you know you can make your own hot honey to use in a variety of ways? It’s simple, and you’ll only need two ingredients. Make a batch and mix it into an easy vinaigrette recipe for a vibrant summer salad. Need more ideas? Top pizza with hot honey or pair it with a chicken sandwich.
Recipe courtesy of Molly Allen
Yields2 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time2 minsTotal Time12 mins
For the Hot Honey:
1jarDurant Wildflower Honey
1 ½tspRed chili pepper flakes
For the Vinaigrette:
2tbspRed wine vinegar
4tbspDurant Lemon Fused Olive Oil
3tbspHot honey
2Garlic cloves, minced
For the Salad:
2cupsMixed greens
¾cupSliced cucumber
½cupSliced snap peas
5Radishes, sliced
¼cupHazelnuts, chopped
½cupParmesan, shaved
For the Hot Honey:
1
Empty the entire jar of honey into a small saucepan. Add red chili pepper flakes. Heat on medium-low heat until smooth, stirring frequently. Once it comes just to a simmer, remove from heat. Transfer back to the jar, straining if desired.
For the Vinaigrette and Salad
2
In a mason jar, add red wine vinegar, lemon fused olive oil, minced garlic, and hot honey. Shake to combine.
3
Combine mixed greens, cucumbers, and snap peas. Toss with the vinaigrette. Top with radishes, chopped hazelnuts, and shaved parmesan.
4
Enjoy!
Ingredients
For the Hot Honey:
1jarDurant Wildflower Honey
1 ½tspRed chili pepper flakes
For the Vinaigrette:
2tbspRed wine vinegar
4tbspDurant Lemon Fused Olive Oil
3tbspHot honey
2Garlic cloves, minced
For the Salad:
2cupsMixed greens
¾cupSliced cucumber
½cupSliced snap peas
5Radishes, sliced
¼cupHazelnuts, chopped
½cupParmesan, shaved
Directions
For the Hot Honey:
1
Empty the entire jar of honey into a small saucepan. Add red chili pepper flakes. Heat on medium-low heat until smooth, stirring frequently. Once it comes just to a simmer, remove from heat. Transfer back to the jar, straining if desired.
For the Vinaigrette and Salad
2
In a mason jar, add red wine vinegar, lemon fused olive oil, minced garlic, and hot honey. Shake to combine.
3
Combine mixed greens, cucumbers, and snap peas. Toss with the vinaigrette. Top with radishes, chopped hazelnuts, and shaved parmesan.
