Creamy Dijon Vinaigrette (with a salad + protein suggestion)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup good-quality red or white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 garlic clove
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper
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DIRECTIONS:

1. Pulse 1/4 cup good-quality red or white wine vinegar + 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard + 1 tablespoon honey + 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + 1/2 garlic clove in a blender to combine. With motor running, slowly add 1/2 cup vegetable oil, then 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. My suggestion is to serve with arugula (about 1 loose cup per serving) + apple slices + goat cheese + chopped, toasted pecans.  Yum.  Feeling fancy?   Add a protein with this marinade.  It's perfect for chicken, pork, shrimp, and any kind of fish.  Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours (up to 12 for bone-in pieces), shrimp for 30 minutes to 1 hour, and fish for a max of 30 minutes.
2. *www.epicurious.com