Basic Vinaigrette

mersaydees's Note:

Based on a recipe from Jordan Maerin’s book, Raw Foods for Busy People. Note: Jordan subscribes to the 80% raw and 100% whole and organic foods definition. On the question of “How raw is raw?” she identifies her sources: 100% Raw Plant Food Diet, Hippocrates Diet, Natural Hygiene, Essene Diet, Macrobiotic-Raw Diet, Hunza Diet, and the Temporary Raw Diet. Jordan advises, “Keep this one handy. It makes a great marinade too.” Jordan suggests marinating cherry tomatoes or mushrooms, or any other vegetable of your choice, in the Basic Vinaigrette for three hours at room temperature, stirring often, or overnight in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, to enjoy as a salad garnish, or as munchies at any time of day.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.5 cups

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup raw cider (or a mixture of both) or ½ cup balsamic vinegar (or a mixture of both)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons honey or 2 tablespoons agave syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• dried chili (optional)

Directions:

1. Assemble ingredients in any kind of jar.
2. Shake before use.

Reviews

[LifeIsGood]

Excellent vinaigrette! I made half of this recipe and still have plenty to use on salads the rest of this week. I love the honey addition. I used the balsamic vinegar since I love that in salad dressings. Thank you for a great recipe!

[UmmBinat]

Lovely vinaigrette. It is not really raw though with all the dry spices, I don't think they are raw at least & regular extra virgin olive oil would be refined which in this case means heated. I used an unrefined extra virgin olive oil, organic apple cider vinegar, fresh garlic, creamed honey, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, the two dry spices and no optional. We had it over mixed baby greens, tomato & red onion for a good salad. I would like to try this vinaigrette on DH cutting down the garlic a little, he seems to like creamy dressings only but maybe this he will like! Made for, RECIPE SWAP #48 - January 2011.

[littlemafia]

Loved it! I really liked the addition of honey.I used balsamic vinegar.This 'd be great in a pasta salad as well.