Balsamic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

A vinaigrette with only five ingredients is easy to teach students in the classroom — and it’s endlessly versatile in the kitchen, since it’s adjustable for taste or quantity. This recipe is the foundation for the larger batches in our school’s cafeteria salad bar.

Makes 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbs. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and mustard. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly, until thickened and emulsified.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
3. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Recipe courtesy of Miguel Villarreal.