Italian Vinaigrette
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4.4
Italian Vinaigrette
Description
Italian Vinaigrette is a flavorful dressing made from fresh minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice, enriched with dried oregano and tangy Dijon mustard. The combination of salt, sugar, and freshly ground black pepper balances the acidity and provides a subtle sweetness and seasoning. Blending these ingredients into an emulsion creates a smooth vinaigrette that coats greens evenly.
The recipe calls for either using an immersion blender to emulsify or vigorous shaking for a coarser texture. The vinaigrette can be prepared a day or two in advance and kept refrigerated, allowing the flavors to meld and the oil to mellow. Before serving, bringing it to room temperature and shaking it helps restore its texture.
This vinaigrette works well as a dressing for salads like Italian Chopped Salad or as a marinade or finishing sauce for vegetables. Its fresh garlic and herb elements give it a pronounced but balanced punch that complements many dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons oregano dried
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt Morton brand
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small bowl or tall jar. Use an immersion blender to combine and emulsify. If you don't have an immersion blender, cover jar tightly and shake ingredients vigorously (just know that the vinaigrette will not be as smooth). Yield: about ⅔ cup of vinaigrette.
- You can make this recipe a day or two prior to serving. Store in the refrigerator, in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to serving, to let oil come to room temperature. Shake vigorously to combine.
- This vinaigrette is excellent with my Italian Chopped Salad!
Notes
- Prepare the vinaigrette up to two days in advance to allow flavors to meld well.
- Shake or blend the dressing just before serving to re-emulsify the oil and vinegar.
- Allow the vinaigrette to come to room temperature after refrigeration for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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