Oil and Vinegar Dressing

"This is a sweet, simple homemade dressing that tastes so fresh. Recipe is from Taste of Home."
 
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Ready In:
5mins
Ingredients:
11
Yields:
2 cups
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a 1-quart jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first five ingredients.
  • Add water, vinegar and garlic; shake until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add oil; shake well.
  • Store in the refrigerator.
  • Just before serving, remove garlic from the dressing. Drizzle over salad greens and red cabbage.

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Reviews

  1. When I first read the recipe I completely overlooked how much sugar was involved. But like other reviewers, I scaled that quite a ways back and still found it to be a pleasantly sweet balsamic dressing. One thing I didn't like was how runny it was, and while taste wise I loved it and would definitely make again, I'd scale the hot water back and dissolve the sugar in as little hot water as possible. This has kept very well for the whole week and goes perfectly with hearty salad greens like romaine & spinach. Thanks!
     
  2. I accidentally used extra virgin olive oil, which turned out wonderful. I tried the Mrs. Dash trick someone else suggested. I liked it. I used 1 tsp. "Garlic Herb" and 1 tsp. "Table Blend." I also cut the sugar to 1/4 c. "sugar in the raw" and it was plenty sweet. I think honey or agave would be a great substitute. I will definitely try the pepper, paprika and salt next time. This was a family pleaser! I will not be buying dressing at the store any time soon! Thanks!
     
  3. I really enjoyed this, I also cut the sugar in half and it was perfect. Made ahead of time in the blender and let it sit overnight for ingredients to marinate, was perfect! Thanks
     
  4. We found the mustard in the dressing to be overpowering. We could eat it, but we didn't like it very much. Sorry that I can't rate this one higher.
     
  5. Yummm, this was good! I decreased the sugar by 1/2 cup, substituted olive oil for the veg. oil and added about 2 TBSP more of balsamic vinegar and it was delicious! I served it on a bed of spinach greens with some grilled chicken, olives and feta cheese and the whole family enjoyed this dinner. Thanks for this wonderful new recipe!
     
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Tweaks

  1. Very good stuff! I cut the sugar to 1 cup which was plenty sweet and replaced the salt, pepper and paprika with 1 tablespoon of Mrs. Dash, used white vinegar because I dont like the taste of balsamic and used extra virgin olive oil in place of vegetable oil. I crushed 1 small clove of garlic and plan to leave it in. I am planning to use Stevia in place of sugar the next time. Still is very good this way with healthy oil and no salt.
     

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