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Meredith's Balsamic Vinaigrette  

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 or 3 garlic cloves, peeled

  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard, preferably grainy

  • 2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon or 1 tsp dry

  • 3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Blanch whole garlic cloves in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain well and press through garlic press. In a drinking glass, or measuring cup, combine crushed garlic, mustard, tarragon, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Whisk ingredients together, adding olive oil in a slow steady stream.

Mix thoroughly; pour over washed greens and toss well.

Yield: About 3/4 cup dressing