Alternative:Italian Dressing

Alternative:Italian Dressing
Category:	Salad Dressing recipes
Servings:	¾ cup
Time:	5 minutes
Difficulty:

Variant One

Ingredients

• ¼ cup drained capers
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1 shallot, minced
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small dried red chile, sliced
• ½ teaspoon crushed fennel seed
• 1 tablespoon white Chianti or dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Procedure

1. Combine all ingredients in a jar with tight-fitting top.
2. Shake well.

Tips, Notes, and Variations

• Best if used fresh.

Variant Two

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. water
• 1/4 c. vinegar
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 tsp. dry pectin
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. dried whole Italian seasoning
• 1 lg. clove garlic, peeled

Procedure

1. Combine all ingredients except garlic in a jar.
2. Cover tightly and shake vigorously.
3. Press a wooden pick through garlic clove; add to dressing mixture.
4. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
5. To serve, remove and discard garlic. Cover and shake dressing well.

Makes 3/4 cup. Amount 2 tablespoons.