1 large clove garlic
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves,
washed and dried
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the garlic down the small feed tube;
process 5 seconds to chop. Add the fresh parsley, dried basil and oregano, salt, pepper, mus-
tard and vinegar; process 10 seconds to blend. With the machine running, add the olive oil
one third cup at a time through the hole in the small feed tube pusher. Process 1 minute
longer until totally emulsified.
Adjust seasonings to taste. Allow the dressing to rest for 30 minutes before using, to allow the
flavors to blend. Refrigerate unused portions – bring to room temperature (30 minutes) before
using, and reprocess to emulsify, using the metal blade if necessary.
Variation: For an Herbed Vinaigrette, use red or white wine vinegar.
Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette
Drizzle over sliced summer tomatoes for a quick and easy salad.
Preparation: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting time
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:
Calories 81 (95% from fat) • carbo 1g • pro 1g • fat 8g
sat. fat 1g • chol 0mg • sod 67mg • fiber 0g
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