Mama D's Kitchen of Love

A Basic Vinaigrette on the Light Side

A basic dressing recipe that uses less olive oil than traditional vinaigrette. Use lemon juice instead of vinegar or use a combination of both. Add, subtract and adjust the ingredients to make you own dressing of love.

A Basic Vinaigrette on the Light Side

Ingredients

1/4 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 – 4 Tblsp. Vinager You can choose your favorite
Juice of half a lemon Use instead of vinegar if you like
1 Clove Garlic Pressed
1 Shallot Minced
1 Tsp. Prepared Mustard Pick the one that you like
1/8 Tsp. Agave Nectar/Syrup Optional
1 – 2 Tsp. Fresh Herbs The choice is up to you
Salt & Pepper To Taste

Servings: Cup

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients except salt and pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid.
Cover jar tightly and shake until ingredients are completely blended.
Taste dressing. Add a little salt and pepper and shake well, again. Taste and add more salt and/or pepper as needed.
Store in refrigerator for up to one week.

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