Garlic Pimiento Vinaigrette

Drizzle this simple, flavorful vinaigrette over mixed greens, vegetable or pasta salads.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
2 to 3 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons finely chopped drained bottled pimiento
3 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

Cooking Directions:

1. In a small bowl whisk together the oil, the vinegar, the garlic paste, the pimiento, and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Makes about 1 cup.