Every family needs a house dressing that can be made in a jiffy for tossing with salad greens. Now that everyone buys balsamic vinegar, a vinaigrette made with the heady stuff is one of the most popular dressings around. And for good reason. It's versatile and tasty, with a touch of sweetness. I use a blender, which produces a thicker vinaigrette than you might expect. Allow 2 to 3 tablespoons of dressing per serving. A cup should easily be enough for 6 to 8 servings of mixed greens.
Servings: Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic , crushed through a press
- 3/4 cup olive oil , preferably extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper , to taste
Directions
Combine the balsamic and red wine vinegars, mustard and garlic in a blender. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil through the opening in the lid to process into a thick dressing. Season with salt and pepper. (The dressing can be made up to 1 week ahead, stored in a covered container and refrigerated. Stir well before using.)
Printed from Oprah.com on June 19, 2013
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