Balsamic salad dressing
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- Prepare
- less than 30 mins
- Cook
- no cooking required
- Serve
- Makes 120ml (enough to dress a salad for 6–8 people)
A classic Italian dressing guaranteed to pep up any bowl of green salad leaves or tomatoes with tangy balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 shallot, very finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt and a pinch of cracked black pepper
- honey or agave nectar, to sweeten (optional)
Method
Pour all of the ingredients into a jam jar for which you have a lid and screw the lid on tightly.
Shake the jar vigorously for 30 seconds, then taste and add a drizzle of honey or agave if you prefer. Store covered in the fridge for up to three days before using.
Shake the contents of the jar again just before pouring over your salad.
Recipe tips
Depending on the brand of balsamic vinegar you use, you may wish to add a dash of something sweet to balance out the acidity, as older vinegars tend to have a slightly sweeter, more rounded flavour.
