BLACK OLIVE VINAIGRETTE

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

In a blender combine the vinegar, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the mustard and olives and blend until smooth. While continuing to blend, add the oils in a thin, steady stream until vinaigrette is smooth and emulsified. Transfer to a nonreactive container and set aside, refrigerated, until ready to use.

Yield: about 1 cup

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