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September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month, and a clinical study showed Mazola® Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, see Mazola.com. Corn oil is the base for this Fresh Herb Salad Dressing, which can be used in three different ways: as a dipping oil for bread, as a salad dressing, and brushed on bread for toasting. It’s light and Summer-y with fresh, chopped sage, mint, and basil. This easy dressing recipe required only a few simple ingredients and can be prepared in under 10 minutes!

Fresh Herb Salad Dressing

Hi Everyone, it’s summer, and our garden abounds with herbs into late summer, and farmers markets are flush with produce; I want to make use of those fresh herbs like sage, basil, and mint in this Fresh Herb Salad Dressing.

Those herbs infuse nicely into the light Mazola Corn Oil.

3 Health-Friendly Ingredient Swaps

1.) I used Mazola Corn Oil instead of other heavier oil ingredient options (like soy and safflower oil), 2.) I used my Fresh Herb Salad Dressing instead of ​regular Mayonnaise 3.) I replaced regular mustard, butter, and margarine and swapped corn oil for those ingredients, making this Fresh Herb Salad Dressing. ​ Guess what? September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month, and a clinical study showed Mazola Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin olive oil. To learn more about this claim, see Mazola.com. We like incorporating Mazola Corn Oil into our cooking. Mazola Corn Oil is an all-purpose, cholesterol-free cooking oil that is a smart heart-healthy* choice for your family. *See Mazola.com for more information on the relationship between corn oil and heart health. It has a variety of uses including baking, grilling, sautéing, stir-frying, or mixing up a marinade or dressing.​  

I love how this Mazola Corn Oil is all-purpose and I can use it in a variety of ways and recipes, making it a versatile kitchen ingredient. Mazola Corn Oil has more cholesterol-blocking plant sterols than other cooking oils – four times more than extra virgin olive oil and one and a half times more than canola oil. Mazola also has a smoke point higher than most cooking oils at 450°F and performs well in a variety of cooking applications. Many home cooks may not realize that all cooking oils have a smoke point that, once exceeded, not only negatively affects the food’s flavor but also its nutritional value. Ingredients for Fresh Herb Salad Dressing

This Fresh Herb Salad Dressing can be enjoyed 3 ways:

Fresh Herb Dipping Oil with Bread

• 1/2 cup Mazola Corn Oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint 
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper medley or black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 baguette loaf, sliced for serving

Fresh Herb French Bread Toasts

• 1/2 cup Mazola Corn Oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper medley or black pepper
• 1/2-1 teaspoon ground garlic powder

Fresh Herb Salad Dressing

• 1/2 cup Mazola Corn Oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 fresh ground pepper medley or black pepper
• 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar, or more to taste
• a spritz of lemon juice, optional
• optional additions: 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Helpful Kitchen Tools for Fresh Herb Salad Dressing

Here are some helpful kitchen tools in making this Fresh Herb Salad Dressing:

• 3 (1 cup size) mason jars with lids
• measuring spoons and cups
• chef’s knife for cutting herbs
• bread knife for cutting the French bread
• cutting board
• colander 
• bowl for a salad with serving utensils
• serving bowl for bread
• spoon for serving

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Fresh Herb Salad Dressing

Yield: 1 1/2 cups approximately

Prep Time: 9 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 10 minutes

Fresh Herb Salad Dressing is used in three different ways: as a dipping oil for bread, as a salad dressing, and brushed on bread for toasting. It's light and Summer-y with fresh, chopped sage, mint, and basil. This easy dressing recipe required only a few simple ingredients and can be prepared in under 10 minutes!

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Ingredients

Fresh Herb Dipping Oil with Bread

• 1/2 cup corn oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper medley or black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 baguette loaf, sliced for serving

FRESH HERB FRENCH Baguette BREAD TOASTS

• 1/2 cup corn oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper medley or black pepper
• 1/2-1 teaspoon ground garlic powder

FRESH HERB SALAD DRESSING

• 1/2 cup corn oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 fresh ground pepper medley or black pepper
• 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar, or more to taste
• spritz of lemon juice, optional
• optional additions: 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

Fresh Herb Dipping Oil with Bread

1. Slice 1 French baguette loaf into slices and set aside.
2. In a 1 cup mason jar, add 1/2 cup corn oil, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper medley (or black pepper), and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Put the jar on and shake until combined. Add to a shallow serving bowl and dip French bread slices in it. Enjoy!

FRESH HERB FRENCH Baguette BREAD TOASTS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set it aside.
3. Slice 1 French baguette loaf into slices, place slices on a foil or parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet, and set aside.
4. In a 1 cup mason jar, add 1/2 cup corn oil, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper medley (or black pepper), 1/2-1 teaspoon ground garlic powder and screw lid on the jar and then shake to combine.
5. Using a pastry brush, brush the oil onto the toasts. Bake at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes or until golden. Enjoy!

FRESH HERB SALAD DRESSING

1. In a 1 cup mason jar, add 1/2 cup corn oil, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage, 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon celery seed, 1/4 fresh ground pepper medley (or black pepper), 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or more to taste, a spritz of lemon juice (optional) and other optional addition, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Screw the lid on and shake to combine. Enjoy over salad!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 662mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 5g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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