Vasilka’s Garlic Salad Dressing

servings
Yields 237 ml (1 cup)
prep time
15 minutes
cook time
30 minutes
Salad dressing with olive oil and herbs in a jar with a small whisk

Homemade vinaigrette salad dressing with olive oil, vinegar and herbs

This vibrant garlic salad dressing is the creation of retired knitwear designer Vasilka Nicolova, who often makes it with balsamic vinegar instead of lemon juice — and sometimes uses even more garlic cloves than called for here. It takes just a few minutes to mix together, and will last up to a week if kept chilled in a cooler.

This dressing is excellent for a salad to accompany wintry foods that could use a piquant counterpart, and also makes a great marinade for chicken kabobs, needing only an hour or two in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice
  • 4 to 6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 177 ml (3/4 cup) extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic, and mustard.

  2. Beating constantly with a fork, add the olive oil in a thin stream until the mixture is thickened and smooth.  Store in a covered jar, chilled, for up to one week; shake well before serving.

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