Michael Ruhlman

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    ½ cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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From Scratch: 10 Meals, 175 Recipes, and Dozens of Techniques You Will Use Over and Over
From Scratch

By Michael Ruhlman

Published 2019

  • About

Enhance this basic vinaigrette as you wish with fresh soft herbs (flat-leaf parsley, chive, tarragon) and/or minced shallot macerated in the red wine vinegar.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1

Method

Combine the vinegars, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Taste it and add more salt and/or pepper if needed. Whisk in a squeeze of lemon juice and serve.