Cuisinart DLC-2011CHB User Manual - Page 52

Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette Drizzle over sliced summer tomatoes for a quick and easy salad. Preparation: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes resting time 1 large clove garlic 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, washed and dried 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the garlic down the small feed tube; process 5 seconds to chop. Add the fresh parsley, dried basil and oregano, salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar; process 10 seconds to blend. With the machine running, add the olive oil one third cup at a time through the hole in the small feed tube pusher. Process 1 minute longer until totally emulsified. Adjust seasonings to taste. Allow the dressing to rest for 30 minutes before using, to allow the flavors to blend. Refrigerate unused portions - bring to room temperature (30 minutes) before using, and reprocess to emulsify, using the metal blade if necessary. Variation: For an Herbed Vinaigrette, use red or white wine vinegar. Nutritional analysis per tablespoon: Calories 81 (95% from fat) • carbo 1g • pro 1g • fat 8g sat. fat 1g • chol 0mg • sod 67mg • fiber 0g 51