A delicious, versatile dressing for pasta or green salads. Easily made in advance for use just before service.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 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
PREPARATION:
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.
This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Five Steps to Perfect Pasta Salad on May 18, 2003.
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