Emerils Easy Balsamic Dressing Recipes

TRY THIS INCREDIBLE BALSAMIC-HERB VINAIGRETTE BY EMERIL LAGASSE ON YOUR NEXT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine vinegar, basil, oregano, and garlic; whisk well. Continue whisking while drizzling oil in a slow, steady stream. Add salt and pepper and whisk to combine. The vinaigrette may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Kitchen Counter Per 1 Tbsp: 90 calories, 1g carbs, 0g protein, 9g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 100mg sodium, 0g fiber

EMERIL'S KICKED UP CHEF'S SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the shallots and vinegar. Let sit for 10 minutes. Add the cream and mustard, and whisk to combine. Add the oil in a steady stream and whisk until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Line 4 large plates with the Bibb lettuce leaves.
• In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, tomatoes, endive, cheese, ham, and chicken. Add dressing to taste and toss to coat. Arrange the mixture in the center of the Bibb lettuce leaves. Decoratively arrange the egg slices around the outer edges of the greens. If desired, drizzle with more dressing. Garnish with the chives and parsley and serve.

SIMPLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
• If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.
• Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
• If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.

EMERIL'S COLD NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce and sesame oil. To the noodles, add green onions, bean sprouts, carrots, cucumber, cashews, cilantro, sesame seeds, and the soy mixture and mix thoroughly.

BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes; rewhisk before using.)

SIMPLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar with salt, pepper, garlic, Dijon and/or sugar (if using) until all is dissolved. Taste BEFORE using either one or both of the optional ingredients.
• Very slowly start to drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to vigorously whisk.
• Use immediately on your favourite salad of mixed greens and enjoy.
• *Note: Store unused vinaigrette in a screw top jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. (I usually make a double batch to always have some handy, so when I'm in the mood for a salad, I don't have to bother making the dressing). Shake well before each use.

EASY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, olive oil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.

SIMPLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.
• Can be used as a dressing and a marinade.
• *If using a good quality balsamic vinegar you should not need the sugar, but if using a lesser quality you might want the sugar to round out the dressing.

ESER'S BALSAMIC SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Turn the food processor on; pour olive oil in a steady stream into balsamic vinegar mixture until salad dressing is thick and creamy.

EMERIL'S RUSSIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and whisk until well blended. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.