Basic Vinaigrette for Green Salads

Name: Basic Vinaigrette for Green Salads
Yield: About 1¼ cups
Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ⅔ cup mild, pure olive oil such as Sasso; ⅓ cup virgin olive oil

Preparation info

About
1¼ cups

Difficulty
Easy

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By Joyce Goldstein

Published 1992

About

Your middle-of-the-road vinaigrette. Good for most lettuces. The balsamic vinegar adds a smoothness and depth of flavor that cuts the tart acid of the regular wine vinegar.

Ingredients

⅓ cup virgin olive oil
⅔ cup mild, pure olive oil such as Sasso
3

Condiment
Gluten-free
Raw
Vegan

Method

Procedure

Whisk or process together all the ingredients in a bowl or blender. You may add chopped herbs or a minced clove of garlic, if you like. Season with salt and pepper to taste.