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Herb Vinaigrette

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This fresh herb vinaigrette dressing recipe is great tossed with mixed greens or as a dressing for cold pasta salads. To make a vegetarian version, swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth.

Prep/Cook Time: 10 Minutes, Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup red-wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, tarragon, dill, oregano or marjoram, or 1 tablespoon dried
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Combine oil, broth, vinegar, herbs, shallots, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well combined. (Or whisk in a bowl.)

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