Balsamic Vinaigrette

There's nothing quite as lovely as a tasty green salad and with this high-class, easy-to-make dressing, you can't go wrong.  It's very flavourful and compliments almost any kind of salad.

3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed through a garlic press

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

salt and ground pepper, to taste

Use a blender to mix the ingredients.  This recipe produces a thicker vinaigrette dressing.  One serving will equal 2 to 3 Tablespoons of dressing.  1 cup should easily be enough for 6 to 8 servings of mixed green salad.  Refrigerate and store in a covered container.  Whisk well before serving.

One of my favourite green salads - spinach, bacon and mandarin oranges combined with the balsamic vinaigrette.

Did you know that your body absorbs iron better from foods such as spinach when eaten in conjunction with foods rich in vitamin C (such as oranges and strawberries).  Try it - not only does it taste good to add a little citrus into your salad, but it will do your body good as well!