Instructions: 1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl or jar, and stir well with a whisk. Add the tomato and basil, and stir well. Cover and chill up to 1 week.

Yield: 3/4 cup.

Notes: This robust vinaigrette is a perfect light dressing for pasta salads made with fresh vegetables. Its also a tasty marinade for fish, chicken, or beef. Or just toss it, as you would any vinaigrette, with mixed greens.

Vinegars.

GARLIC VINEGAR: red wine vinegar with shallots and onion. Recipe available.

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