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Chocolate Balsamic Vinaigrette

What better way to indulge in a little chocolate than by adding it to a plethora of healthy greens, pine nuts, and feta cheese? You’ll be looking for an excuse to eat your vegetables with this surprising twist on vinaigrette.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1 cup salad dressing; serves large salad for 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (or white vinegar)
1 ounce dark chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend on low until mixed, less than a minute.

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