Mar 2, 2026by MH Foods

Banyuls Vinaigrette

Banyuls vinegar comes from the small coastal town of Banyuls in southwestern France, nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenées near the Spanish border. It's made from the region's celebrated fortified wine and, until recently, was rarely found outside France. 

When cooking with Banyuls vinegar, we recommend keeping it simple to fully experience its smooth and subtly sweet quality. This recipe is inspired by the renowned Berkeley restaurant Chez Panisse, which uses Banyuls vinegar in their house salad dressing. 

Ingredients

1 small garlic clove, peeled

3/4 oz Banyuls Vinegar

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


Instructions

Crush the garlic with a mortar and pestle with two big pinches of salt until completely smooth. Add a few cranks of freshly ground black pepper, then the vinegar and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil, and taste to adjust ingredients as needed. Serve over greens of choice.

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