Herb Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Yields approximately 1½ cups

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

½ cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 clove garlic minced

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill 

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon dried rosemary

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper (to taste)

 

1. In a bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, sugar, garlic, herbs, cayenne, and red pepper flakes. Salt and pepper to taste.
2. Pour dressing over favorite salad (or see recipe: Gourmet Garden Salad with New York Sirloin Steak under Fresh Garden Salads).