Basic Vinaigrette

Dressing

Keep on hand in your refrigerator to use as a salad dressing or as a light sauce for fish or vegetables. You can easily double or triple this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the shallot, garlic, parsley, chives, mustard, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar and whisk until well blended. Or place in a food processor fitted with the metal blade and process until well blended.

2. Slowly pour in the oil, whisking continuously or processing until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

Make up to 1 week ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and whisk before using.

Makes 1 cup.


The clever cook could: Use different vinegars, like red or white balsamic, pomegranate, other flavored vinegars, in place of the red wine vinegar. Add different fresh herbs such basil, mint, or cilantro. Stir in 1 or 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt for a creamier dressing. Add diced cucumber, avocado, or tomatoes and use as a sauce for fish or vegetables.

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Submitted 12/10/07.
Source: Seriously Simple Holidays
Submitted By: b smith

Basic Vinaigrette