I like to make dinner time as easy as possible, don't you?
The kids are home, my husband and I are just finishing up from a day's work, and it is time to relax and
When dinner time comes, we just toss some on to our favorite salad plate, and dig in.
And - it's one less something I have to do, so late in the day.
On the weekend, I like to whisk together a couple of homemade vinaigrettes.
Makes a busy week much less hectic!
Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette
just slightly adapted via goodhousekeeping
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground pepper
1 medium size fresh (not mushy) attractive-looking crimson tomato
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 small fresh garlic clove, minced
Place all ingredients into blender, combining just until pureed.
Cover and refrigerate for ~ 1 week. Mix well before serving.
Makes ~ 3/4 c.
Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
slightly adapted via epicurious
2 Tbsp red onion, chopped
1 c olive oil + 1 tsp for sauteing onion
1/6 c wine vinegar
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp poppy seeds
Saute the chopped onion in ~ 1 tsp olive oil, set aside. Pour vinegar in medium size bowl and add sugar, salt, mustard, and whisk together. Add onions, olive oil, and poppy seeds and whisk until well blended.
Serve immediately or cover with a lid and refrigerate. Shake well or whisk before serving. Make just > 1 c.
A Happy, Happy Friday to you!
Posted while listening to Spanish guitar players in Barcelona.
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I'd love to try these vinaigrette! Both has more ingredients than my simple vinaigrette. They seem very refreshing and I can't wait to try them!
ReplyDeleteI am on a diet and these vinaigrette would make my salads less boring! They look delicious! I just added you to my feeds!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these would be a delicious change from the creamy dressings and they just do not have enough of these type of dressings at the store. Also, there is no doubt that homemade would be better anyway. Thanks for sharing both of these recipes-yum!
ReplyDeleteNami: We really like :)
ReplyDeleteKaterina: Important to keep it less boring!
Tina: Change is good :)
Very creatif,I love both vinaigrette,salad looks pretty too :)
ReplyDeleteRidwan
Terrific suggestions. I've never made a tomato vinaigrette. This is a must make - it sounds so fresh!
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT idea! I never thought to have salads waiting in jar....jewels waiting for you to come home! I LOVE tomato vinaigrettes! Thank you for reminding me it's time to start making them again!
ReplyDeleteNice tomato dressing. It's a bit cold still here in CO but I am already starting to think of spring eats. Thanks for adding to my want list. Nice pics by the way!
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing - although recently I haven't been eating as many greens as I should so my vinaigrettes tend to last for over a week. But you're so right - these do-aheads make all the difference in the world...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
ReplyDeleteTomatoes & planning ahead = Works for me! ;)
Homemade dressing taste like a zillion times better too! And so easy to make as well!
ReplyDeleteI can almost taste it. I can also include it on my diet program.
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