Garlic Oregano Vinaigrette Recipes

GARLIC, OREGANO, AND LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Finely chop 2 garlic cloves, 2 anchovy fillets packed in oil (drained), 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and a pinch of kosher salt in a mini-processor. Add 1/2 seeded, finely chopped lemon (with peel) and 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh oregano leaves; pulse a few times to coarsely chop. Add 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; process until a coarse purée forms. Season with more salt and fresh lemon juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED GARLIC-OREGANO VINAIGRETTE AND GRILLED FINGERLING POTATOES

Steps:

• Combine garlic, vinegar, oregano, parsley, honey and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and process until emulsified. Stir in the red chile flakes.
• Place potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until a paring knife inserted comes out with some resistance. Do not cook the potatoes all the way through because they will continue cooking on the grill. Drain well and when cool enough to handle, slice in half lengthwise.
• Heat the grill to medium.
• Brush the chicken and potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the grill, skin-side down and grill until golden brown and slightly charred, 6 to 7 minutes. Turn the chicken over and continue grilling until just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. A few minutes before the chicken has finished cooking, place the potatoes on the grill, cut-side down and cook until lightly golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn over and continue grilling about a minute longer. Remove the chicken and potatoes to a platter and immediately drizzle with the roasted garlic-oregano vinaigrette. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with oregano sprigs and parsley sprigs.

MAMA'S BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 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.

GARLIC-OREGANO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in jar. Shake well. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Bring dressing to room temperature before serving.)

OREGANO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place first 7 ingredients in a bowl and blend using an emulsion blender until well blended. Slowly add olive oil and continue blending until smooth and emulsified.

OREGANO LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Refrigerate, tightly covered, for up to 1 week.

GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place garlic clove in a mortar, along with two large pinches of salt. Using a pestle, grind into a smooth puree. Add vinegar and season with pepper; let stand for 3 minutes.
• Whisk in olive oil until an emulsion is formed; season with salt and pepper as needed.
• To dress a salad, add about 3/4 of vinaigrette to salad and toss until lightly coated; add more dressing, if necessary.

HONEY GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a container, combine oil, vinegar, honey, and garlic. Cover, and shake until blended. Set aside for 45 minutes, to allow flavors to combine. Shake again before serving.

GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
• Blend until creamy and garlic is shredded, about 60 seconds.
• Keeps well in the refrigerator.