Recipes Using Balsamic Vinaigrette

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• Whisk together the vinegar, basil, garlic and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper.

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• Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a lid. Replace lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

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• Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
• If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.
• Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
• If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.

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• Whisk together vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Slowly add oil; stir in chives.

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• In a medium bowl whisk together the vinegar, mustard, shallot, hot pepper sauce and salt. continue to whisk while adding the oil in a slow stream; the dressing will thicken. Add freshly ground pepper to taste, and adjust the seasoning. Use within an hour or so of completion.

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• Combine all ingredients except oil, pepper and sugar.
• Whisk in olive oil.
• Taste for salt and pepper.
• Add sugar if needed.

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• In a blender or food processor:.
• Add first seven ingredients.
• Blend well.
• Slowly add the oils.
• Blend until well emulsified.
• Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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• In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine canola oil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, warm water, dijon mustard, salt and pepper.
• Cover and shake until well blended. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 week.
• Variations: Prepare balsamic vinaigrette and add one of the following:.
• Herb: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves.
• Shallot: 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots.
• Citrus: 1 teaspoon grated fresh orange peel.

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together garlic, salt, Dijon, honey and balsamic vinegar.
• Add in olive oil in a slow steady stream until emulsified.
• Season with more salt if needed and black pepper.
• Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before using.