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Creamy Vinaigrette

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

"A delicious, versatile dressing for pasta or green salads. Easily made in advance for use just before service."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 18 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 cup

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or mayonnaise
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2/3 cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Measure vinegar (or lemon juice) and mustard (or mayonnaise) into a 2-cup measuring cup. With a small whisk, stir in garlic, a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Measure oil in another cup. Slowly whisk oil into mixture, first in droplets, then in a slow, steady stream to make an emulsified vinaigrette.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by stacyt
This vinaigrette is easy to make and tasty. I used the lemon juice and not the rice wine. Will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2006 by IAMNIECY
This was very good! I made it for a pasta salad and it was yummy!! I did not have garlic on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by Navy_Mommy
This is an easy and quick dressing recipe. It has a heavy dijon mustard taste that I did find... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2006 by CINAMMONKISSES
I made the mistake of putting this on my salad immediately after it was done. WRONG!!! After a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2008 by Sharon H
I am new to making my own dressing and was hesitant about this one since the ingredients... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2007 by LPCOCO
I made this with the rice vinegar and mustard and thought it was great on the pasta salad I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2007 by Holli
Easy and delicious!!! I did add a pinch of sugar to the recipe as one person suggested. Will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2007 by Tess
Delicious! I used fresh lemon juice. When I need lemon zest I juice the lemons and freeze the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by Valerie
I read the article on pasta salads, used it and made it with this dressing. It was wonderful.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2007 by NSJOLIN
I thought this was very yummy and have used it in multiple ways (marinade for chicken, dip for... MORE

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