Dressings

Italian Vinaigrette

Adapted from Food52 and Chef Nancy Silverton

Yields 2/3 cup

Ingredients:

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE

2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons dried oregano

Freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 lemon (1 tablespoon), or more to taste

2 medium cloves garlic, 1 smashed flat and 1 grated

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Whisk together the vinegar, oregano, lemon juice, the smashed garlic and grated garlic and the salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes (to marinate the oregano). Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly to form an emulsified vinaigrette. Taste for seasoning, and add salt or lemon juice as needed. The yield is a generous 1 1/2 cups; can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Champagne Dijon Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

1 garlic Glove, crushed

1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard

1/4 cup Champagne Vinegar

1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

1 Tbsp Honey

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 tsp dried, crushed oregano

3/4 cup Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS:

Whisk together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified.