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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- Basic Balsamic Dressing
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar (see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, crushed, optional (minced for stronger garlic flavor)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup (118 to 177 ml) olive oil (1/2 cup will make dressing on vinegary side)
- Creamy Balsamic Dressing
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar (see note)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, crushed, optional (minced for stronger garlic flavor)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup (118 to 177 ml) olive oil (1/2 cup will make dressing on vinegary side)
- Strawberry Balsamic Dressing
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, crushed, optional (minced for stronger garlic flavor)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup (118 to 177 ml) olive oil (1/2 cup will make dressing on vinegary side)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 58g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 340 | |
| Calories from Fat 316 | 93% |
| Total Fat 35.72g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 4.93g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium 29mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 5.13g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 4.04g | 3% |
| Protein 0.25g | 0% |
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