Simple Greek Vinaigrette
A simple red wine vinaigrette with fresh oregano and shallot.
What you will need
1 tsp chopped fresh Oregano
1 Tbsp minced Shallot
2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
1/2 cup Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
(Nutritional facts 590 calories, 65.55 g fat, 1.97 g carbohydrates, 0.28 g protein, undefined mg cholesterol, 2674 mg sodium)How to cook
1
Cut the shallot to a fine brunoise.
2
Pick the leaves from about 3 sprigs of fresh oregano.
3
Group the oregano leaves together and chop.
4
Pour about 2 Tbsp worth of red wine vinegar in a mixing bowl.
5
Add the chopped Oregano.
6
Add the minced shallot. Let this sit for awhile so that the shallot will soften and the flavors will mingle.
7
In a thin stream, whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
How to Brunoise a Shallot
Back in maybe 2006, I staged for 1 night at this place called Chef Mavro's. It's still one of the best restaurants in Hawaii. What I remember most about that night is being shown how to brunoise a shallot.