by Thomas Leggate
Member since:
December 20, 2005

The Best Balsamic Vinegar Salad Dressing

July 07, 2008 11:52 AM EDT
views: 5992 | comments: 17
Wow, take a look at this.  Don't buy salad dressing off the shelf when it's this easy to do yourself, and the quality is so much better!

Ingredients:

    * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    * 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    * 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    * 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
    * 1 garlic clove , minced (optional)
    * 1/2 teaspoon salt
    * 1/4 teaspoon black pepper , ground
    * 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Comments: 17

kelldogg ! Jul 7, 2008, 12:08pm EDT
my fave! yum! thanks!
Jonathan S. Jul 7, 2008, 12:09pm EDT
This is very similar to one I make myself, except that I don't use the sugar (I find balsamic vinegar sweet enough on its own), add a bit more Dijon, and use a couple of dried herbs (basil and oregano).

So, okay, it's not that similar.
Kathy D. Jul 7, 2008, 12:16pm EDT
This looks pretty easy!
Karel K. Jul 7, 2008, 12:20pm EDT
Finally, a recipe that I have all the ingredients for!
Madame Donna C. Jul 7, 2008, 12:27pm EDT
This is almost identical to one I posted on Recipezaar! You have good taste.
Madame Donna C. Jul 7, 2008, 12:28pm EDT
Forgot to add, for an extra zing, I use hot mustard sometimes.
Thomas Leggate Jul 7, 2008, 12:32pm EDT
Ohh the hot mustard sounds good, I might need to try that next week when I use up my weeks supply.
Jonathan S. Jul 7, 2008, 12:56pm EDT
Madame Donna, what kind of hot mustard do you use? One with chile peppers, or a dry hot mustard like Colman's?
Dorine H. Jul 7, 2008, 2:26pm EDT
I make it without sugar--I don't like sweet on my salad. And of course, no commercial slad dressing gets anywhere near as good as homemade! Can't remember the last time I bought commercial salad dressing--or even a mix for it.
wow! I had no idea so many things were in it. I have to try making this.
Madame Donna C. Jul 7, 2008, 3:04pm EDT
Jonathan, for the dressing, I like Colman's dry mustard.
Jonathan S. Jul 7, 2008, 3:42pm EDT
Dorine, I am with you. I have not bought salad dressing for myself - I have had roommates and partners who insisted on it- in 20 years.
J F. Jul 7, 2008, 4:23pm EDT
Sounds good to me.
Ishbel R. Jul 8, 2008, 7:49am EDT
I don't add sugar and use less salt. I also sometimes use a grainy French mustard.
Angie D. Jul 10, 2008, 2:22pm EDT
Sounds delicious! Throw a few fresh raspberries on your salad for a refreshing delight!
Donna S. Jul 20, 2008, 12:33am EDT
thanks forthe recipe
Risa G. Aug 21, 2008, 10:43pm EDT
This sounds very tasty. I do make some of my own dressings. When I am lazy, I pull out a bottle. I try and find bottled dressings that aren't the usual though.

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