Its been a loooong time since my last post. But I have a solid excuse. The tiny human that is currently growing inside me doesn’t particularly care for green things. For the first three months, he/she had a strong preference for fresh fruit, pancakes, frozen yogurt, chocolate milk and all things sweet and dairy – even looking at salads was not terribly appealing. Thankfully, that phase has wound down and I no longer have to force feed myself (and said tiny human being) the green stuff. And now I have a back log of salads to post. As a warm up, today’s thoughts will be brief.
I wanted to share my secret weapon for making the world’s fastest vinaigrette: Trader Joe’s Aioli Garlic Mustard Sauce. It’s better than plain dijon because it has garlic and lots of spices included – one shop shopping. Next time you’re at Trader Joe’s, pick up a jar then get your game face on to make ridiculously fast salad dressing.
10 Second Garlic Mustard Vinaigrette
Serves: 2 dinner salads, but since this is an “eyeball recipe” you can make as much as you want very easily
Prep: Get out all your ingredients & gear (TJ’s Mustard Aioli, vinegar, oil, salt & pepper, a big salad bowl, whisk or fork, mental clock). Roll up your sleeves, bend your knees in an athletic stance. Now start counting.
One Mississippi, Two Mississippi: Drop 1 tablespoon of TJ’s Mustard Aioli in the bottom of your bowl…
Three Mississippi, Four Mississippi, Five Mississippi: Whisk in a couple of tablespoons of champagne or red wine vinegar
Six Mississippi, Seven Mississippi, Eight Mississippi: Whisk in a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (or walnut oil)
Nine Mississippi, Ten Mississippi: Whisk in a pinch of salt, some pepper. Taste. Voila! Full flavored vinaigrette.
Didn’t make the buzzer this time around? Faster chef, FASTER!
- Hill
I live for that stuff! instead of salad dressing, I make a mustard sauce for pork. Thin with apple cider vinegar and a bit of olive oil.. viola!
Hi, Arlene told me about this peach and tom salad–i am to try it for a party i am ging to in Sonoma tomorrow! She said it is fab! thanks and gald to hear you’re feeling better! Laura Hegarty
Laura – can’t wait to hear how it turns out! One of my faves, especially this time of year.