Average Jane Makes Salad Dressing

Pharmgirl mentioned yesterday that she just finished reading "You: The Owner's Manual" and is on the alert for evil high fructose corn syrup in the food products she buys.  She is now boycotting her erstwhile favorite bottled balsamic vinaigrette.

I happen to have two lovely recipes for salad dressing with balsamic vinegar, so this seemed like the perfect time to share them.  Both contain LOTS of fresh garlic, but they're so delicious that it's well worth the risk of bad breath.

Spicy Balsamic Vinaigrette

1 tbl. Dijon mustard
2 cloves pressed garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbl. balsamic vinegar
Salt & pepper
A few drops of lemon juice

Mix in small bowl or shake in jar.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Country Dressing

2 cloves pressed garlic
1 tbl. honey
Salt
1 tbl. balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil

Mix in small bowl or shake in jar.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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They've both delicious and a little spicy from the garlic, but the first one has an especially noticeable bite thanks to the Dijon mustard.  Try either one on a mixed greens salad with apple chunks and walnuts.  Mmmm!

Comments

[Emily Mann]

I have bookmarked this entry and can't wait to make these!