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Mama's Balsamic Vinaigrette

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"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." — SOSARA77

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Original recipe makes 1.5 cups Change Servings

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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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.

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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 wonderful salad.

—TUONI42

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 29, 2004

This was okay, I felt the mustard competed with the taste of the vinegar. I admit to not being a huge fan of dijon mustard though. I may try again without the mustard.

—Navy_Mommy

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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 pot over low heat. It takes time but worth it if you want that yummy taste).

—madamehellcat

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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.

—SweetBasil

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Jul 18, 2006

For those that complain of a too vinegary tast, it means you are using a poor quality balsamic--a good balsamic tastes good all by itself!

—DadCooks

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Oct 07, 2003

My husband and I really enjoyed this dressing! He told me to make another batch because he was ready to take shots of it! LOL! I didn't have any fresh garlic on hand, so used garlic powder and it was still great. Also added onion powder and a pinch of sugar. Will add this to my recipe box.

—CINDYPARNESS

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Apr 11, 2007

I just got back from vacation and had a wonderful balsamic vinaigrette in Leavenworth, Washington. I came home wanting to find a recipe that was equally as good - and this was it! Thanks for sharing. It will be a standard in my home.

—justjojo

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Jan 05, 2010

Very good, but a little too much vinegar. I added a little more olive oil and dijon along with a little sugar.

—Jillian

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Nutrition

Calories
137 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
2.7 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
14 g
22%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.1 g
< 1%

Sodium
57 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mama's Balsamic Vinaigrette

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 137
Calories from Fat: 126

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 22 %
** Saturated Fat 2g 10 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 57mg 2 %
** Potassium 15mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 2.7g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
Protein 0.1g < 1 %
Sugars 2.2g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron 2 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.