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Mama's Balsamic Vinaigrette

SUBMITTED BY: SOSARA77 PHOTO BY: GodivaGirl

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 53 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  10 Min
Original recipe yield 1.5 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2003 by TUONI42
This dressing is fantastic - with one possible exception. As is, it's alot on the vinegary... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by TRIPLEJ28
Great and easy recipe. I did cut the vinegar to 1/2 cup, added more garlic and some crushed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2006 by madamehellcat
I have to agree with Dadcooks. If you have a good quality balsamic vinegar, this vinaigrette... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by Navy_Mommy
This was okay, I felt the mustard competed with the taste of the vinegar. I admit to not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by CINDYPARNESS
My husband and I really enjoyed this dressing! He told me to make another batch because he... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2006 by DadCooks
For those that complain of a too vinegary tast, it means you are using a poor quality... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2004 by Nichole
This is a good and quick dressing! Nice and simple! I did add one more teaspoon of dijon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by justjojo
I just got back from vacation and had a wonderful balsamic vinaigrette in Leavenworth,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2004 by KITTYMOMMA
This was an okay dressing - it did seem a bit too vinegary, and there wasn't enough mustard or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2004 by BLACKVELVETRAV
Easy to make and excellent flavor. I think this will become a staple in our house. Even the... MORE