Easy Balsamic Dressing and My Favorite Salad

Easy Balsamic Dressing and Salad Recipe via lilblueboo.com

 

This is one of my favorite dressings and salads. I used to order a similar salad a few times a week from Dean and Deluca when I lived in NC. Then we moved to Palm Desert where there isn’t a Dean and Deluca so I was forced to recreate it for myself.

To make the dressing I use:

Balsalmic Vinegar
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Fresh Ground Pepper
Minced Garlic

 

Easy Balsamic Dressing and Salad Recipe via lilblueboo.com

 

I measure out 1 cup of EVOO and 1 cup of balsamic vinegar….

 

Easy Balsamic Dressing and Salad Recipe via lilblueboo.com

 

……and pour it into the blender. Then I add some fresh ground pepper and a 1/2 tsp of minced garlic. Then I blend on medium for about 2 minutes:

 

Easy Balsamic Dressing and Salad Recipe via lilblueboo.com

 

The dressing ends up creamy and just like the restaurants serve it. I store it in a jar because it will keep for a few days. If it starts to separate I just shake it up really well:

 

Easy Balsamic Dressing and Salad Recipe via lilblueboo.com

 

For my salad I buy fire roasted red peppers and cut them up in to small pieces:

 

Easy Balsamic Dressing and Salad Recipe via lilblueboo.com

 

I layer mixed organic greens, the fire roasted peppers, feta cheese and pine nuts and then toss in the balsamic dressing:

 

Easy Balsamic Dressing and Salad Recipe via lilblueboo.com

 

Yum.

 

Easy Balsamic Dressing and Salad Recipe via lilblueboo.com

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  1. 1
    Cara says:

    Looks so yummy!!! I think I will make that today for lunch :)

  2. 2
    Dawn says:

    Super yum! I’m making it for lunch too!

  3. 3
    Timberly says:

    This looks fantastic!!! Definitely going to try it soon! :)

  4. 4
    Vanessa says:

    Looks yummy Ashely! I am praying for you and everything will go well for you. Truly, I am praying for you.

    Vanessa
    (a bloggy friend)

  5. 5
    Becca says:

    How long will this dressing stay good in the fridge for ??
    Also do you have a specific EVOO you like to use with it ?

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