Classic Garlic and Herb Balsamic Vinaigrette
The best salad dressing you'll come to know by heart. Learn how to make a classic balsamic vinaigrette with garlic and herbs and you have just gained some space in your refrigerator. This easy vinaigrette can also be a chicken marinade or a formula for so many other balsamic salad dressing recipes.Makes about 2/3 cup of dressing.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar the best you can afford
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic from 1-2 cloves, freshly minced
- ½ tsp oregano dried
- ¼ small shallot about 1 Tablespoon, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt to start
- ¼ tsp pepper ground
- ⅓ cup olive oil your favorite brand
- pinch of crushed red pepper optional
Instructions
- Whisk together the balsamic, Dijon mustard, garlic, shallot, herbs and seasoning in a glass measuring cup.⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tsp garlic, ½ tsp oregano, ¼ small shallot, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
- Slowly pour the oil in a steady stream while whisking continuously whisking. Taste and correct for seasoning. Add crushed red pepper for a bit of heat, if so moved.⅓ cup olive oil, pinch of crushed red pepper
Notes
Whisking Alternatives:
- If you have a hard time whisking, hold the whisk between the palm of both hands and swish back and forth (like you're washing your hands) while keeping the whisk at the bottom of the measuring cup the whole time.
- Follow the recipe but place the ingredients in a jelly or canning jar. Shake vigorously to incorporate and mix the dressing.
