How To Make a Basic Vinaigrette

  • June 1, 2009
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More than a salad dressing, vinaigrette is a classic sauce that can be flavored in many ways and enjoyed with vegetables, meats, or fish.

You Will Need

  • 1/4 c. vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • A dash of pepper
  • 3/4 c. olive oil
  • A medium-sized shallow bowl
  • A whisk
  • A blender
How To Make a Basic Vinaigrette: Season the vinegar

Step 1: Season the vinegar

Pour the vinegar or lemon juice into the bowl. Add the salt and pepper, and whisk to combine.

For variety, experiment with different types of vinegar, such as red wine, cider, or balsamic vinegars.

How To Make a Basic Vinaigrette: Add the oil

Step 2: Add the oil

Slowly drizzle the oil into the vinegar mixture, whisking briskly. This will create a smooth mixture, called an emulsion, that won’t separate.

You can drizzle the oil into the vinegar using a blender at low speed.

How To Make a Basic Vinaigrette: Serve

Step 3: Serve

Serve on salads, raw or grilled vegetables, fish, or cold meats.

The word salad comes from the Latin word for salt, since the ancient Romans ate raw vegetables dressed with oil, vinegar, and salt.

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lurntokc

nice basic dressing - posted vid on my blog - http://lurnto.com/?p=423

over 2 years ago by lurntokc

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