Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic – finely minced
• 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper – freshly ground
• 0.75 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Finely mince the garlic to a paste.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper until the salt dissolves.
3. Slowly stream in the extra-virgin olive oil while whisking constantly until emulsified and lightly thickened, 1–2 minutes.
4. Let the vinaigrette stand 10 minutes to mellow, then whisk again and use immediately or transfer to a jar, seal, and refrigerate up to 1 week; shake before serving.