ingredients needed:
extra-virgin olive oil
balsamic vinaigrette
mustard (dijon or regular)
honey
water (optional)
pressed garlic
lemon juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)
dill
thyme
oregano
salt/pepper to taste
it was dinnertime. i was hungry. i wanted a salad. and i did not feel like using the creamy sludge posed as dressing they sell in bottles in the grocery store. so i made my own. i didn't exactly know what i was doing, so i have no measurements for you. but this is most tasty. look at the list of ingredients. how could it not be??
in a small mixing bowl pour in some olive oil. olive oil is the base of your dressing, so however much you pour in will be approximately how much dressing you'll end up with. dump in some vinaigrette. you'll want a nice little puddle in the middle of the olive oil (but not too much - a little goes a long way). add some globs of honey (just enough to take the edge off the vinaigrette) and a few good squirts of mustard. (mustard is an emulsifier, helping it all to blend well, besides tasting awesome.) a smidgen of lemon juice is a nice addition and just a tad bit of water is optional if you feel that things are getting a little too thick. if you're making this dressing for one, or even two, one clove of pressed garlic (or finely chopped) is sufficient, giving the whole thing a nice little kick in the pants. a pinch each of dill, thyme and oregano adds some flavor and finish off with salt/pepper to taste. mix well before pouring over greens and eat with an impish grin on your face. as i'm sure you've guessed, taste as you go. if you get to the end and its terrible ... i can't help you. i gave you the basics. the artistry and tasting is up to you.
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