It’s always good practice to have a quick vinaigrette on hand. Making it home made is easy and much better than store bought. It usually keeps for a week or two in the fridge. It took quite a few tries before I perfected this concoction. We use it as our everyday salad dressing when we are bored with store bought ones. Use a good quality olive oil and if you have a special Balsamic, be sure to use that as well.
Flora’s Go-To Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. honey
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 shake of hot pepper flakes
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. Herbs De Provence
About 10 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Mix the first 8 ingredients in a bowl. With a whisk, add the olive oil. Whisk as you pour so that you emulsify the ingredients. Drizzle over your greens and serve. You can store the rest in the fridge for the week.
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