Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

It's easier than you think to make your own dressing. Get creative with any of the variations on the basic herb vinaigrette.


Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

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Servings: Makes about 3/4 cup.
Total Time: 10 mins
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Ingredients
  • 1/3  cup
    olive oil or salad oil
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  • 1/3  cup
    white or red wine vinegar, rice vinegar, or white vinegar
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  • 1  to 2 teaspoons
    sugar
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  • 1  tablespoon
    snipped fresh thyme, oregano, or basil, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, oregano, or basil, crushed
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    dry mustard or 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
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  • 1  clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    black pepper
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Directions
1.
In a screw-top jar combine oil, vinegar, sugar, herb, mustard, garlic, and pepper. Cover and shake well. Serve immediately or cover and store in refrigerator for up to 3 days if using fresh herbs. If using dried herbs, store covered in refrigerator up to 1 week. Stir or shake well before using.
2.
Makes about 3/4 cup
3.
Balsamic Vinaigrette: Prepare as above, except use regular or white balsamic vinegar. Makes about 3/4 cup.
4.
Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette: Prepare Balsamic Vinaigrette as above, except reduce balsamic vinegar to 3 tablespoons. Add 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel and 1/4 cup orange juice.
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Ginger Vinaigrette: Prepare as above, except use rice vinegar, substitute 2 teaspoons honey for the sugar, and use 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger instead of the herb. Add 2 teaspoons soy sauce.
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Raspberry Vinaigrette: Prepare as above, except use raspberry or red wine vinegar instead of the listed vinegar options, omit the sugar, and add 3 tablespoons seedless raspberry preserves.
Nutrition information
Calories 57, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 0%, Iron 1%. Exchanges: Fat 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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