LEMON BALM VINAIGRETTE

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From eatwell.com. Sample this on heirloom lettuce or drizzled over vegetables (it was delightful on steamed carrots and broccoli, for example)! Zippy!

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon shallot, minced
2 tablespoons lemon balm, leaves finely minced (NOT bee balm!)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
8 tablespoons oil (olive, grape seed, walnut, etc.)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except for oil in a non-reactive bowl.
  • Slowly whisk in the oil.
  • Best prepared 1 hour in advance.
  • Yield a little over 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1009.8, Fat 109.2, SaturatedFat 14.1, Sodium 60.2, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 0.8

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