Rustic Garden Bistro

There are endless ingredient variations for vinaigrettes, but the preparation is essentially the same.  Below are just a few of them that we use pretty often. Enjoy.

Balsamic

• 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ cup olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Bleu Cheese

• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp. minced garlic
• ¾ cup crumbled bleu cheese (2.5 oz)
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• ½ tsp. Tobasco
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 1 tbsp. chopped basil

(Alternative instructions: Heat oil in small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown, about one minute. Transfer to blender. Add bleu cheese, white wine vinegar, sugar, Tobasco, basil, salt and pepper. Blend while slowly adding in olive oil.)

Citrus

• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. sweet citrus juice (orange or tangerine)
• ¾ tsp. sea salt
• ½ tsp. pepper
• ¾ cup olive oil

Dijon

• 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup white-wine vinegar
• ¾ tsp. salt and freshly ground pepper
• ¾ cup olive oil
• Optional: ½ tbsp. fresh herb, minced (e.g. tarragon, parsley, chive, basil, rosemary)

Red Wine

• 2 tbsp. minced shallot
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 3 tbsp. red-wine vinegar
• ½ tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 6 tbsp. olive oil
• Optional: ½ tbsp. fresh herb, minced (e.g. tarragon, parsley, chive, basil, rosemary)

~ Preparation ~

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

1. Combine all ingredients except oil into prep bowl. While whisking, slowly add in oil.

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