Basic Vinaigrette

A hint of garlic, a little mustard and a touch of fresh herbs lightly flavor
an elegantly simple dressing that is perfect on a mesclun salad.

Makes about 1/3 cup

Ingredients
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 tbsp olive oil, preferably extra-virgin
2 tbsp red-wine vinegar or lemon juice
2 tbsp strong brewed Earl Grey tea
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives

Skewer the garlic clove onto the tines of a fork, and use to vigorously
blend oil, vinegar or lemon juice, tea and mustard. Taste and season
with salt and pepper. Just before serving, stir in fresh herbs.

SERVING SIZE:  1 tablespoon

POINTS:  1.5 (1.5) 

PER SERVING:  45 Calories/0 g Protein/5 g Fat
0 mg Carbohydrates/0.7 mg Saturated Fat
2.5 mg Sodium/0 g Dietary Fiber


* Whenever possible, I calculate ALL my Points on my website with my Offline Points Calculator
in the Half Points Mode, which rounds UP to the nearest Half Point. This keeps my site consistent.

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