Also: Creamy French Tarragon, Honey Dijon, Creamy Italian, Weeknight Caesar and Garlic Herb Vinaigrette.
IT'S GREEK TO ME
Note: White wine vinegar can be substituted for the white balsamic vinegar. Use lots of oregano, and serve with romaine lettuce, kalamata olives, feta cheese and red onion.
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar (see Note)
• 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
• Oregano, to taste
• Pinch of salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Whisk together ingredients, then taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Creamy French Tarragon
Note: White wine vinegar can be substituted for the white balsamic vinegar. This is nice on butter lettuce with blanched asparagus and toasted walnuts.
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1/2 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar (see Note)
• 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• Dried tarragon, to taste
• Pinch of salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Whisk together ingredients, then taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
HONEY DIJON
Note: White wine vinegar can be substituted for the white balsamic vinegar. Poppy seeds are also good in here.
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• Honey, to taste
• Pinch of salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Whisk together ingredients, then taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
Variation: Make it creamy with half olive oil and half mayo. Or, for a salad with apples or pears, sweeten the dressing with maple syrup.
CREAMY ITALIAN
Note: White wine vinegar can be substituted for the white balsamic vinegar.
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar (see Note)
• 1/2 tsp. or more crushed garlic (1 medium clove)
• Oregano, to taste
• Basil, to taste
• Thyme, to taste
• Pinch of salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Whisk together ingredients, then taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.\
WEEKNIGHT CAESAR
Note: Go heavy on the pepper. Toss the dressing with romaine lettuce, croutons and shaved Parmesan.
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. mayo
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
•1/2 tsp. or more crushed garlic (1 medium clove)
• Dab of Dijon mustard
• Anchovy paste, to taste
• Pinch of salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Whisk together ingredients, then taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
GARLIC HERB VINAIGRETTE
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. red balsamic vinegar
•1/2 tsp. or more crushed garlic (1 medium clove)
• Oregano, to taste
• Basil, to taste
• Thyme, to taste
• Pinch of salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Whisk together ingredients, then taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
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