BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Balsamic vinaigrette
A versatile vinaigrette with a touch of sweetness – so much better and healthier than store-bought salad dressings. I make a jar at a time and use it on everything – salads, sandwiches, drizzled over grilled vegetables. Also makes a fantastic holiday or hostess gift.
Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard (whole grain dijon is also great if you have it)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed (or minced if you like a stronger garlic flavor)

Directions

1. In mixing bowl measure honey, mustard, salt, pepper and crushed garlic. Stir with fork to combine (you can use a whisk if you’re using minced garlic; the crushed garlic clove tends to get caught in the wires).
2. Add balsamic vinegar and stir. Gradually oil, whisking with fork to incorporate. Stir until fully emulsified.
3. Store in a jar with lid (a repurposed jam jar works nicely). Keeps indefinitely in refrigerator. I like to leave the garlic clove in, where it sits at the bottom of the jar and continues to release its subtle garlic flavor. But if you are afraid you’re accidentally going to get in your salad, you can fish it out with a fork and discard it.

http://www.chinesegrandma.com/2010/11/balsamic-vinaigrette/

Makes approximately 13 ounces of vinaigrette.