BALSAMIC SPRITZER

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Entered for safekeeping. Why pay $ for Wegman's vinegar spritzers to spray on a salad when you can make your own? Found this recipe by deliathecrone. Buy a very fine balsamic vinegar, it is a treat that needs no oil to be enjoyed. Lucini Gran Riserva Balsamico for $14 for 8 oz. is recommended by Cook's Illustrated. Villa Manodori Balsamic at $35/8.5 oz. is also recommended. Avoid Pompeian, but Star or Progresso might suit you among the inexpensive brands. You will taste the difference in quality. Preparation time does not include sitting time of 1 hour or more.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons shallots, minced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar or 1 tablespoon Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon salt (or Don's Flavor Enhancer With Very Low Sodium)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (or Recipe #335057) or 1/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a jar and cover. Shake well.
  • Leave at room temperature at least one hour, and preferably overnight. Shake occasionally during this period.
  • Strain using a coffee filter in a strainer. Put the liquid in a food-quality spritzer bottle.
  • Before using, each time, shake well. Then spritz on the salad greens or vegetables of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.3, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 79.8, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 0.5

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