Dinner Ideas

Creamy Honey-Mustard Balsamic Dressing

March 2, 2011

By Valentina Kenney Wein

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup Balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Makes approximately 2 cups

Total Prep and Cooking Time: less than 5 minutes

In a small sauce pan over…

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