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Store bought salad dressings are often laden with calories and preservatives that you don't need or want.  This is a quick dressing that takes just minutes to make from ingredients you probably have in your pantry.  It tastes fresh and wonderful.

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MAKES: 8 Servings
PREP/COOK TIME: 5 minutes

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

  • ground pepper to taste

PREPARATION

  1. Whisk first four ingredients together in a small bowl to blend.

  2. Gradually whisk in olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Storage Can be kept refrigerated for up to 5 days.  Take out of the refrigerator about a half hour before using.

 

 

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