Herb Dressing
📜 Collection: Unknown Eight | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sauces A vibrant and versatile herb dressing made with fresh chives, parsley, and garlic whisked with olive oil and white wine vinegar. Perfect for elevating green salads with a punch of aromatic flavor.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | None | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Tbsps | White wine vinegar | None |
| 1/4 tsp | Dry mustard | None |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1/8 tsp | Pepper | None |
| 1 pinch | Cayenne pepper | None |
| 2/3 cup | Olive oil | None |
| 1 Tbsp | Fresh chives | minced |
| 1 Tbsp | Fresh parsley | minced |
| 1 small clove | Garlic | minced |
| 1/2 tsp | Basil | crushed |
| 1/4 tsp | Oregano | crushed |
| 1/4 tsp | Tarragon | crushed |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Whisking
- Whisk together 3 Tbsps white wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp dry mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper, and 1 pinch cayenne pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- Pour 2/3 cup olive oil in gradually, beating constantly as you do until fully emulsified.
- Stir in 1 Tbsp minced fresh chives, 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley, 1 small clove minced garlic, 1/2 tsp crushed basil, 1/4 tsp crushed oregano, and 1/4 tsp crushed tarragon.
- Note: If you can get fresh herbs, use them and double the quantities for a more robust flavor profile.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Shake well before serving.
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