Very Garlicky Vinaigrette Recipes

BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING WITH 8 VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Shake all ingredients for your chosen variation together in a tightly-lidded container OR whisk together in a small bowl.
• Let stand 10 minutes to rehydrate dried herbs and blend flavors.
• Shake again then dress salad as desired.
• Note -- I recommend the lemon dressing on spinach.
• Note -- I recommend the Bacon Dressing, Mustard Dressing, and Balsamic Vinaigrette on strong greens such as escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.
• Note -- The sweeter version of the mustard dressing is great for a vinegar coleslaw if you discover that you have accidentally gotten one of those occasional cabbages that are a touch on the bitter side.
• Note -- feel free to play with other seasonings, more complex blends, flavored oils, and flavored vinegars. Once you've learned the technique you can customize your salad dressing to suit just about any meal.

GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; shake well. Serve over salad greens.

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.

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.

PERFECT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together mustard, salt, pepper, honey, and vinegar. Slowly drizzle in the oil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

KATIE'S ROASTED GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mash the Microwave-Roasted Garlic with a fork. Whisk in the lemon juice, then the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the top off the head of garlic and set aside. Put the trimmed head of garlic in a microwave-safe bowl, add 2 tablespoons water to the bowl, drizzle the olive oil over the garlic and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Put the reserved top back on the garlic and cover the bowl with a plate. Microwave on medium heat until the garlic is very soft, 8 to 9 minutes. Let cool completely, then squeeze the cloves out of the skins into a separate bowl.

CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the mustard, vinegar and olive oil in a jar and season. Shake vigorously to mix. Store in a cool place (not the fridge) until ready to use. Use for all your salads or try one of our recipes, right. Vinaigrette will keep for a week.

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.

ROASTED GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs. Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Squeeze softened garlic into a blender. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining oil; cover and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.

CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the mustard and the red wine together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the 3 tablespoons of oil until the mixture is thickened, then whisk in the olive oil. Taste for seasoning. To thin the vinaigrette, simply whisk in a teaspoon or two of water.

ROASTED-GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Squeeze garlic cloves from skins into a blender. Add vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt; blend until smooth, about 10 seconds. With machine running, pour in oil in a slow, steady stream; blend until emulsified. Season with pepper.

ROASTED GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Cut the head of garlic in half cross-wise and place it cut side up on a sheet of foil. Drizzle it with olive oil and sprinkle it with salt. Fold the foil up and around the halves of garlic, making sure they stay flat. Seal the foil into an airtight package. Roast until golden and soft, about 60 minutes. Let the garlic cool slightly in the foil.
• Squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins into a blender. Add the parsley and balsamic vinegar and pulse together until blended. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil into the blender while the machine is running. Add the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper and blend until incorporated.

GARLIC BELL PEPPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Choose a clean bottle or jar with a well fitting lid or cork. Put the peppers, garlic, parsley, and basil into the jar or bottle. Pour in olive oil, italian dressing, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with lid, shake well to mix, and refrigerate at least 2 days to allow flavors to develop.