Balsamic Mustard Vinaigrette

Balsamic mustard vinaigrette is delicious and easy to make.  It is also a base for additional vinaigrette flavors.  You will enjoy making, serving, and eating this tasty salad dressing.

1/4 cup good balsamic vinegar condimento
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
a few grains of sea salt
1/2 finely chopped garlic clove
1/4 to 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

(If you use super market balsamic vinegar you might want to add up to 1 tablespoon of sugar.)

Remove the skin from the garlic clove and, with a paring knife, cut it lengthwise  once or twice and chop into little pieces.  Put the balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl; add the salt, chopped garlic, and mustard.  Whisk so all ingredients are blended.  The mustard helps with the emulsification.  We spoon the vinaigrette over each salad because tossing with a balsamic dressing coats the greens with a brownish tinge, making the salad less attractive.  Note:  feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette makes a great taste combination.  So add a little feta to your salad!

Variation:  For citrus flavor, add 1 tablespoon of orange juice and some orange zest.