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Balsamic Vinaigrette

This vinaigrette is excellent on just about any green salad. I especially like it on butterhead lettuce, oak leaf, and other delicate greens. Sweet-and-tangy balsamic vinegar is the star here, so choose one that is good quality.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 small shallots, finely minced
Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, shallots, salt, and pepper. Whisking constantly, add the oil in a slow, steady stream and continue to whisk until well blended.

    Step 2

    Use at once or store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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