Sunday, July 13, 2014

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} Balsamic Vinaigrette, To Taste

 

Balsamic Vinaigrette, To Taste
     
Recipe by the Spiced Life
 
      Dijon mustard
      sea salt
      honey
      balsamic vinegar (medium quality, nothing really fancy)
      extra virgin olive oil (also nothing too fancy)
 
      Begin by whisking together some Dijon mustard with a pinch of salt and
      honey--I suggest starting with about 2 tablespoons of the mustard and then
      guesstimating the honey based on how sweet you like dressings. Whisk in
      some balsamic vinegar, maybe one quarter cup. Taste it--if it still quite
      mustard-y, add more balsamic (and maybe more honey if needed). Keep
      fiddling until you get something that tastes good but way too strong.
      Slowly drizzling in the oil, whisk to emulsify (much easier than it
      sounds, this is nothing like whipping cream for example). Taste
      frequently--not only might you like your vinaigrette strong, like me, but
      there is no point in putting more oil in than you need, as that just increases the fat.
 
      If you store in the fridge, let warm a little and shake before using. If
      you go a long while between uses, the oil may separate out and
      solidify--no big deal, just bring to room temperature and shake thoroughly.
 

~*~ Shar ~*~

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