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Simple Herb Vinaigrette (with White Balsamic Vinegar)

Lindsey Neumayer
This easy herb vinaigrette is an quick-to-make salad dressing that is packed with fresh, herbaceous flavor. It comes together in less than 15 minutes, and is perfect on all your spring and summer salads! Best of all, you can use nearly any combination of herbs you like for fresh flavor on any salad!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dressing
Cuisine American, French, Italian
Servings 12
Calories 134 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 immersion blender
  • 1 measuring or mixing glass
  • 1 knife and cutting board optional, for rough chopping herbs
  • 1 airtight storage container

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup basil 1 package of basil from the market, or about 8 - 10 large whole leaves, stems removed.
  • ¼ cup parsley 1/2 a bunch of parsley from the grocery store or market, stems removed (optional)
  • ¼ cup chives 1 package of chives from the market
  • 2 tbsp oregano 1 package of oregano from the grocery store, woody stems removed.
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar substitute white wine or champagne vinegar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine base ingredients. Combine the 3 tablespoons of white balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of honey, and salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl or jar.
    3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Blend well. Blend well with an immersion blender.
  • Stream in oil. While the mix is blending, slowly stream in 3/4 cup of olive oil.
    3/4 cup olive oil
  • Add herbs. Add in 1 cup of your mixed fresh herbs. If you are not using a high-powered blender, give the herbs a rough chop.
    1/4 cup basil, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/4 cup chives, 2 tbsp oregano
  • Store. Store your salad dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 98mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 183IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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Keyword: basil, chives, dressing, herbs, oregano, parsley, salad dressing, vinaigrette