Green Bean and Basil Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe

It’s not always easy to come up with new salad dressings especially when I have many that I really love. I prefer to change up the salad ingredients and leave the dressings as is. But it is really important to have a few versatile dressings that can go with almost any salad. My Everyday Salad Dressing #2 is my go-to, but even I like a change of pace every once in a while. This vinaigrette is my new obsession and I can barely keep it around because my family loves it so much. The key is adding the olive oil in a steady stream while the blender is going. This is what creates a thick and emulsified dressing.  The Dijon mustard is also a great emulsifier.  If you want a lighter colored dressing, use a white balsamic vinegar. If you don’t have balsamic, use red wine vinegar and add a splash of maple syrup or honey.Continue reading