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French, Italian Cuisine

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Prep5 min
Total5 min
Yield4 portions
LevelBeginner
 
 
About This Recipe

A tangy and flavorful dressing that pairs perfectly with green salads, fresh tomatoes, scallops, artichokes, and blanched asparagus. Customize with fresh herbs for added flavor.

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Servings

Ingredients

Units
YIELD 0.25 cup
  • 1 tablespoon aged
  • 0.5 teaspoon
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 2.5 tablespoons extra-virgin
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a non-reactive mixing bowl, whisk in, one at the time, all the ingredients in listed order. It will produce a thicker dressing. One serving will equal two tablespoons of dressing. 

  2. 2

    A quarter cup should easily be enough for about 3 to 4 servings of mixed green salad. Refrigerate and store in a covered container. well before serving.

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Heavy-Bottom Stock Pot
Chef's Notes

Garlic burns fast and turns bitter — add it after the onions have softened, not at the start. You'll find techniques like this one across our full course library.

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