This is a classic balsamic vinaigrette, mixing the acid of the balsamic with the hint of garlic, and a touch of oregano. Vigorous shaking after the quality olive oil will emulsify the liquids into an amazing vinaigrette, bursting with flavor.
Balsamic Vinaigrette
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This is a wonderful and easy balsamic vinaigrette to make. Crush the minced garlic into a paste with some Kosher salt, then add some oregano and black pepper. Then add the olive oil and emulsify with vigorous shaking. Perfect with your favorite salad.
Author: Kris Longwell
Recipe type: Dressing
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- Tools you'll need: Jar with a tight fitting lid.
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- Pinch of Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons of good quality aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon of ground black pepper
- ¾ cup of good quality olive oil
Instructions
- Add the salt to the minced garlic
- Mash the garlic and salt with the back of a fort, or in a mortar and pestle
- Add the garlic paste to the jar
- Add the balsamic vinegar, oregano and black pepper
- Slowly pour in the olive oil
- Seal the lid to the jar
- Shake the jar vigorously for about two minutes.
- Let rest for a short moment, then shake again until dressing has emulsified and become a bit thicker in consistency
- Can be made 1 to 2 days ahead of serving
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