A beautiful salad can be the start of a beautiful life! And a perfect go-to salad dressing recipe is going to make your beautiful life a whole lot easier! My favorite balsamic dressing is as basic in my kitchen as the butcher block counter, because it's so quick and so good! I have served hundreds if not thousands of salads with this simple dressing, and always to rave reviews. I am confident that once you begin to make this ultra quick dressing fresh with every salad, you'll soon be finding less bottle clutter in your fridge because those over salty, garlic powdery store varieties just cannot deliver true flavor.
Now before we start, I've got to say a word about the quality of balsamic vinegar and olive oil you use...it's got to be good! And like you, I am not into spending $30 on a bottle of balsamic or olive oil; I go through too much!
Now before we start, I've got to say a word about the quality of balsamic vinegar and olive oil you use...it's got to be good! And like you, I am not into spending $30 on a bottle of balsamic or olive oil; I go through too much!
Having searched high and low for what is delicious and cost effective, and my answer is... Wholefoods 365 brand. Trust me on this, it's the best bang for the buck! Their organic and regular balsamics are both perfectly balanced, not too sweet or tart, and rich enough to lusciously robe your leafy greens. The olive oil is clean tasting and perfect for a quick saute, a bread dip or the makings of a lovely salad! Both are priced very reasonably.
Once you've become accustomed to whipping up your own dressing, you'll be happy to know that you can spin creative riffs of all kinds from here. Add a bit of oregano for added interest, a little orange juice and peel for a citrus accent, or a blend of garden fresh herbs or crumbled feta...you've got the idea. Sometimes I even skip the garlic for a milder dressing, or add in some lemon juice for a really clean taste.
So on those nights when cooking is way too much to do, throw together a bowl of leafy greens, with a few other garden tidbits, your protein of choice, and drizzle on the delight! And oh my, you have come upon dinner revival!
Once you've become accustomed to whipping up your own dressing, you'll be happy to know that you can spin creative riffs of all kinds from here. Add a bit of oregano for added interest, a little orange juice and peel for a citrus accent, or a blend of garden fresh herbs or crumbled feta...you've got the idea. Sometimes I even skip the garlic for a milder dressing, or add in some lemon juice for a really clean taste.
So on those nights when cooking is way too much to do, throw together a bowl of leafy greens, with a few other garden tidbits, your protein of choice, and drizzle on the delight! And oh my, you have come upon dinner revival!
BEST BALSAMIC SALAD DRESSING
1 small clove garlic peeled and crushed
½-1 tsp yellow or brown mustard
½ tsp salt
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup olive oil
In a Pyrex cup, mix vigorously with a fork or wire whip. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remaining dressing can be stored in refrigerator for a week.
1 small clove garlic peeled and crushed
½-1 tsp yellow or brown mustard
½ tsp salt
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup olive oil
In a Pyrex cup, mix vigorously with a fork or wire whip. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Remaining dressing can be stored in refrigerator for a week.
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