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Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

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1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1 cup good olive oil

1 tablespoon demerara sugar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoons fresh herbs - such as thyme, parsley or basil - minced

Basic Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe Recipe

This is your basic Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe. Versions of this can be found in most cookbooks. This one includes a tablespoon of demerara sugar. However, if you use good, aged Balsamic, that should be sweet enough - no added sugar needed. If you use balsamic from the grocery store, or if you substitute a traditional champagne or white wine vinegar, you will need to add the sugar.

Directions:
1.Measure all ingredients into a glass jar or small bowl. Shake to combine or whisk together.

Yield: Makes about 1-1/2 cups.
Category: dressing, salad, recipe
Keywords: balsamic,dressing,salad

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