Mama's Balsamic Vinaigrette

107 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 10 min

“This is a wonderful vinaigrette that my mother invented. It's wonderful as a dressing, but we also use it for chicken marinade and steamed veggies.” - by SOSARA77

Ingredients

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed or to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper

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Original recipe yields 1.5 cups

Directions

Combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
137 cal
7%

Fat
14 g
22%

Carbs
2.7 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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TUONI42

Aug. 12, 2003

"This dressing is fantastic - with one possible exception. As is, it's alot on the vinegary side. I added an extra teaspoon of the dijon mustard and everyone raved! Used it on mesculine mix for a wonde..." See morerful salad."

madamehellcat

Dec. 22, 2006

"I have to agree with Dadcooks. If you have a good quality balsamic vinegar, this vinaigrette is spectacular. (To make a cheap balsamic vinegar better tasting, reduce it to half in a non reactive metal..." See more pot over low heat. It takes time but worth it if you want that yummy taste)."

SweetBasil

Oct. 10, 2003

"Great and easy recipe. I did cut the vinegar to 1/2 cup, added more garlic and some crushed red pepper flakes. This will be a mainstay now in our house...." See more"

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