Mama's Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
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Mama's Balsamic Vinaigrette

By: SOSARA77 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (104)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1.5 cups
 

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

Directions

  1. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 137 | Total Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2003 by TUONI42   view full review
This dressing is fantastic - with one possible exception. As is, it's alot on the vinegary...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2006 by madamehellcat   view full review
I have to agree with Dadcooks. If you have a good quality balsamic vinegar, this vinaigrette...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great and easy recipe. I did cut the vinegar to 1/2 cup, added more garlic and some crushed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2006 by DadCooks   view full review
For those that complain of a too vinegary tast, it means you are using a poor quality...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by justjojo   view full review
I just got back from vacation and had a wonderful balsamic vinaigrette in Leavenworth,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by CINDYPARNESS   view full review
My husband and I really enjoyed this dressing! He told me to make another batch because he...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good, but a little too much vinegar. I added a little more olive oil and dijon along with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
This was okay, I felt the mustard competed with the taste of the vinegar. I admit to not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2004 by Nichole   view full review
This is a good and quick dressing! Nice and simple! I did add one more teaspoon of dijon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2004 by BLACKVELVETRAV   view full review
Easy to make and excellent flavor. I think this will become a staple in our house. Even the...

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