Italian Salad Dressing
Serves: 12 / 1-ounce servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Equipment: French chef knife, Cutting Board, Kitchen Machine food cutter
- 5 clove garlic, minced or pureed with French chef knife
- ¼ cup (180 ml) olive oil
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) red wine
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon sweet basil (fresh or dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
Mix all dressing ingredients together in a covered jar.
Alternative: Mix tradition salad ingredients with small can of sliced olives and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese #1 blade.
NOTE: as with any recipe, the quality of the ingredients used will determine the quality of taste.
NUTRIONAL BREAKDOWN PER SERVING: Calories 131; Fat Grams 14; Carbohydrate Grams 2; Protein Grams 0; Cholesterol mg 0; Sodium mg 94.
THE POINT SYSTEM: Calorie Points 1½; Protein Points 0; Fat Grams 14; Sodium Points 4; Fiber Points 0; Carbohydrate Points 0; Cholesterol Points 0.