Garlicky Balsamic Dressing Recipes

WARM GARLIC BALSAMIC DRESSING

In the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy this dresses an antipasto salad of tart greens, fresh herbs and a pine nuts, all topped with long furls of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma. You could use it this way, or over steamed little new potatoes, tossed with arugula, fresh basil, and red onion. If meat is desired, add thin slices of rare roast lamb and you've a wonderful supper. The dressing is excellent over sauteed scallops or shrimps. Or just spoon it over a mixed salad of curly endive and other assertive greens like the organic salad mixes so popular now. It will overwhelm very delicate ones. Remember if dressing is too acid, simply simmer a little longer. Brands of balsamic to look for are Cavalli, Giusti, Mama Balducci, Noe, or even Fini. Cook time is an estimate.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Warm Garlic Balsamic Dressing image

Steps:

In a medium skillet combine garlic, oil and some salt and pepper. Cook over medium low until garlic is soft and very light. (If it darkens, it will turn bitter. Throw everything away and start again.) Add the vinegars and sugar. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
Taste by cooling a sample first (it will be very hot), and seeing if there's soft acidity and good sweet/tart balance. If too, acid, continue simmering. If acid is lacking, add a little more vinegar.
Remove from heat, cover and hold until shortly before serving (up to 3 hours). Taste again, adjusting seasonings if necessary.
Heat up and spoon over salad.

Ingredients

8 -12 large garlic cloves, cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch dice (no smaller)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (fruity)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 -7 tablespoons high-quality commercial balsamic vinegar
4 -5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

This zippy dressing gives a refreshing warm-weather salad added punch. The wonderful garlic taste comes through as this creamy mixture coats the lettuce beautifully.-Sally Holbrook, Pasadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 1-2/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, sour cream, cream, vinegar, salt and garlic; shake well. Chill. Serve with salad greens. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Ingredients

1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large garlic clove, minced
Salad greens

GARLIC BALSAMIC DRESSING

Make and share this Garlic Balsamic Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Garlicious

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Garlic Balsamic Dressing image

Steps:

There are two ways to do this.
With Food Processor:.
Add garlic cloves to mini food processor.
Chop/grind.
Add everything else except for olive oil.
Chop/grind again.
Add olive oil.
Chop/grind again.
That's it! And you have perfectly blended perfectly creamy salad dressing.
Without Food Processor:.
Crush or mince garlic cloves.
Add all ingredients in a jar except olive oil.
Shake well.
Add olive oil.
Shake vigorously until evenly mixed.
Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil