Jean-Georges’ classic vinaigrette

Name: Jean-Georges’ classic vinaigrette
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 6 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed; 6 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed; 1 small clove garlic, peeled; ¼ cup balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey; 6 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or grapeseed

Preparation info

Makes about
1 cup

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
5 min

Appears in

Simple to Spectacular

By Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Mark Bittman

Published 2000

About

Creamy, butterscotch-colored, and slightly sweet—an ideal salad dressing. This will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, but bring it back to room temperature before serving.

Ingredients

1 small clove garlic, peeled
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons

Garnish
Sauce
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Combine the ingredients in a blender and turn on the machine. While it’s running, add 1 tablespoon hot water and blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve or refrigerate.