Recipe: House Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

HOUSE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

1 tsp salt
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
6 tbsp olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 scallion, white and green parts, cut into 1/8-inch rounds
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Stir the salt into the vinegar. Add the mustard and stir. Add the pepper and olive oil. Whisk or shake in a tightly covered jar until blended.

Can be prepared to this point up to 1 week ahead and refrigerated.

UP TO ONE HOUR BEFORE SERVING:
Add the garlic, scallion, and parsley. Shake well and serve. Can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead.

Makes 1/2 cup dressing
Source: The Occasional Vegetarian by Karen Lee