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Fresh Basil & Balsamic Salad Dressing

Source of Recipe

Julie/meowlady2/EDC


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List of Ingredients

1 medium onion
3 large cloves of garlic
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (tightly packed)
2 tsp dry basil
2/3 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup coarse prepared mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil


Recipe

Peel the onion and garlic cloves then mince together with the fresh basil leaves.

Put in quart jar with tight-fitting lid, and add the remaining ingredients. Shake up and season as needed with salt and pepper. Store in a cool place. Each night you simply shake it up and pour over a salad.

Variations:
For Thai-style dressing that is good over rice noodles, grains or crunchy vegetable salads, blend 1/2 cup dressing with 2 tablespoons minced fresh chile, 1/4 cup minced fresh coriander, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 cup crushed peanuts.

For ranch dressing: blend 1/3 cup of dressing with 1/3 to 1/2 cup buttermilk.