Simple Sicilian Salad Dressing

Anyone that loves Balsamic Vinegar will truely appriciate the robust simplicty of this little salad accessory! Also a wonderful addition to the dinner table as a dipping for hot crusty bread, this yummy concoction will make you forget all about that boring butter cube! You may even begin to believe you've been transported to a European Salt-o-the-Earth household if it's served complete with a hearty pasta and bottle of chianti! For my second mixing, I changed it around a bit. I upped the quantity to make a cup and a half (3 parts olive oil, 2 parts balsamic vinegar, and 1 part purified water) as the guys in our house were practically trying to drink it out of the jar!! Also, I did throw in a bit of granulated garlic (use your taste-buds to judge the right amount for you). It was heard said from the proximity of the couch that someone doesn't know what they're going to tell Mr. Newman! ;)

I enjoyed this dressing, and will surely use this recipe as a base again. I sampled it before putting on a salad, and I did decide to add about 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of roasted garlic (made by slicing the top off a garlic bulb, drizzling with olive oil and sprinkling with salt, wrapping in foil, and roasting for about 45 minutes at 400 degrees; when cooled, squeeze the soft, caramelized garlic cloves out of the bulb). The dressing was good to begin with, but just perfect for my taste after the additions. As petty as it may seem, I didn't care for the color it turned the salad: a brownish color. It looked like spoiled lettuce, despite the good taste. I believe firmly in the importance of presentation, so this was a turn off to me. I think when I use it again, I will try white wine vinegar instead of balsamic to alleviate the problem. Surprisingly, the dressing was enough for a salad that served 4, one more than the recipe says. Altogether a good recipe-- glad I found it!

This is great!!! I now make it all the time for my salads. I was wanting a salad dressing with no salt and no sugar. I love the balsamic vinegar. I definately make it in larger quantities!

MAKE IT IN LARGER QUANTITIES. YOU'LL WANT MORE. ESPECIALLY GOOD WITH ROCKET AND TOMATO SALAD

This recipe rocks! I added a bit pinch of sugar and garlic. My husband and four kids loved it! Thanks for sharing it!

I tried this recipe because I forgot to buy dressing at the store, and I had all of these ingredients on hand. My husband and I both really enjoyed this dressing. We will definitely be making this again and again. Very easy and tasty.

Good but I added some garlic, salt, pepper. Thanks for sharing!

I added a bit of sugar...but this was right up my alley!

This dressing tastes great! Exactly what I was looking for in a vinagrette. Will have to try it over tomatoes and fresh mozzarella! Thanks!

yummy! my whole family loved this! it will be my new everyday dressing!! thanks.