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Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Classic Vinaigrette Recipe - Champagne and Balsamic

Classic Vinaigrette is perfect for every salad. This is the best basic dressing you will find and easy to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Salad, Salad Dressing
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Cyndy Ufkes at The Art of Food and Wine

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar or Champagne vinegar, See NOTE below
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp shallot, minced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Combine the vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a lid. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until well combined.
    Alternately:
    Add the lid to the jar and shake vigorously until completely combined, or blend in everything in a small food processor.
  • Shake well again before serving.
    Refrigerate if not using immediately.

Notes

NOTE:
Use balsamic vinegar for the Balsamic Vinaigrette 
Use Champagne vinegar for the Champagne Vinaigrette
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5ounce | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg