Garlic Balsamic Dressing Recipes

CREAMY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

This recipe is so quick, easy, and versatile, you may never purchase bottled dressing again. A variety of herbs and spices can be added to suit your personal taste.

Provided by Cathy

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Steps:

Blend olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mayonnaise, water, garlic, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar together in a blender or in a cup using an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 88.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons water
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

SIMPLE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Provided by Food Network

Categories condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 18

Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Steps:

Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.
Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the optional sugar, garlic, salt and pepper until sugar and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly. (Or place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine.) Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Toss a few tablespoons of the dressing with the salad mix and desired salad ingredients, top with blue cheese and serve immediately.
If not using dressing right away, cover and refrigerate, whisking or shaking again before use.

Ingredients

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, optional* (See Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
Mesclun salad mix or favorite greens, for accompaniment
Assortment of salad ingredients, such as cherry tomatoes, chopped carrots, sliced red onion, chopped celery, diced cucumbers, walnuts
Blue cheese, for garnish
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, optional* (See Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
Mesclun salad mix or favorite greens, for accompaniment
Assortment of salad ingredients, such as cherry tomatoes, chopped carrots, sliced red onion, chopped celery, diced cucumbers, walnuts
Blue cheese, for garnish

CREAMY GARLIC SALAD DRESSING

Most commercial garlic dressings don't have enough garlic taste for me, but this one always hits the spot. The thick and creamy dressing will jazz up any salad. -Michele Odstrcilek of Lemont, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Creamy Garlic Salad Dressing image

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, milk and sugar. Stir in the onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 teaspoons sugar
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

WARM GARLIC BALSAMIC DRESSING

In the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy this dresses an antipasto salad of tart greens, fresh herbs and a pine nuts, all topped with long furls of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma. You could use it this way, or over steamed little new potatoes, tossed with arugula, fresh basil, and red onion. If meat is desired, add thin slices of rare roast lamb and you've a wonderful supper. The dressing is excellent over sauteed scallops or shrimps. Or just spoon it over a mixed salad of curly endive and other assertive greens like the organic salad mixes so popular now. It will overwhelm very delicate ones. Remember if dressing is too acid, simply simmer a little longer. Brands of balsamic to look for are Cavalli, Giusti, Mama Balducci, Noe, or even Fini. Cook time is an estimate.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Warm Garlic Balsamic Dressing image

Steps:

In a medium skillet combine garlic, oil and some salt and pepper. Cook over medium low until garlic is soft and very light. (If it darkens, it will turn bitter. Throw everything away and start again.) Add the vinegars and sugar. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
Taste by cooling a sample first (it will be very hot), and seeing if there's soft acidity and good sweet/tart balance. If too, acid, continue simmering. If acid is lacking, add a little more vinegar.
Remove from heat, cover and hold until shortly before serving (up to 3 hours). Taste again, adjusting seasonings if necessary.
Heat up and spoon over salad.

Ingredients

8 -12 large garlic cloves, cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch dice (no smaller)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (fruity)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 -7 tablespoons high-quality commercial balsamic vinegar
4 -5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar