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Dressing: Garlicky Tomato Basil Vinaigrette

Source of Recipe

Cooking Light


List of Ingredients

1/3 cup garlic vinegar
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
(original recipe called for 1/8 teaspoon salt )
1 dash black pepper

***Additions***
1/3 cup diced seeded plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil


Recipe

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl or jar, and stir well with a whisk. Add the tomato and basil, and stir well. Cover and chill up to 1 week. Yield: 3/4 cup.

"Notes: This robust vinaigrette is a perfect light dressing for pasta salads made with fresh vegetables. Its also a tasty marinade for fish, chicken, or beef. Or just toss it, as you would any vinaigrette, with mixed greens. Recipe from "Cooking Class: The Good Stuff," recipes by Dave DiResta and Joanne Foran, authors of The Best 50 Flavored Oils and Vinegars."

GARLIC VINEGAR: red wine vinegar with shallots and onion. Recipe available.