Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the shallots down the small feed tube; process 5 seconds to chop. Add the drained green peppercorns, chop 10 seconds. Remove and reserve. Process the chèvre, sour cream, lemon juice, white wine vinegar and water, until smooth, 30 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Return the shallot and peppercorn mixture to the work bowl, add the salt. With the machine running, add the olive oil through the hole in the small pusher, processing until completely incorporated and emulsified. Let sit for 30 minutes before using, to allow the flavors to blend. The dressing will keep for a week in the refrigerator.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 48 (76% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 1g • fat 4g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 4mg • sod. 37mg • calc. 15mg • fiber 0g

Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette

Drizzle over sliced summer tomatoes for a quick and easy salad.

Makes about 1 cup

1large garlic clove

¼cup fresh flat parsley leaves

1 tablespoons dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard

6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2³

cup extra virgin olive oil

Insert the metal blade. With the machine running, drop the garlic down the small feed tube, process 5 seconds to chop. Add the fresh parsley, dried basil and oregano, salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar, processing 10 seconds to blend. With the machine running, add the olive oil one third cup at a time through the hole in the small feed tube pusher. Process 1 minute longer until totally emulsified.

Adjust seasonings to taste. Allow the dressing to rest for 30 minutes before using to allow the flavors to blend. Refrigerate unused portions, bring to room temperature (30 minutes) before using and reprocess to emulsify using the metal blade if necessary.

Nutritional information per tablespoon:

Calories 86 (94% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 0g • fat 9g • sat. fat 1g

• chol. 0mg • sod. 89mg • calc. 8mg • fiber 0g

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Cuisinart DLC-2009CHB manual Herbed Balsamic Vinaigrette

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