ITALIANATE SUNDAY-SALAD DRESSING

Italianate Sunday-Salad Dressing image

All vinaigrettes are based on a simple formula that uses roughly three parts oil to one part acid, a rule that achieves balance between the vivid sparkle of vinegar or lemon juice and the slick heaviness of olive oil. You can adjust for taste from there, adding a splash of oil if the dressing tastes too acidic, or a splash of acid if it's overwhelmed.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories easy, quick, weekday, condiments

Time 5m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
Scant handful basil leaves, chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine the lemon juice, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Add the basil and stir to combine. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing emulsifies. Add the cheese and whisk again. Season to taste. Whisk again before dressing salad.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 197, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 100 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram