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Recipe Collection Basic Vinaigrette
Basic Vinaigrette
Description
Basic vinaigrette is prepared using only vinegar, oil (usually 1 tbs vinegar to 3 tbs oil), salt, and pepper. This recipe calls for a milder flavor. For the variations suggested, prepare first the basic vinaigrette, mixing the other ingredients afterwards.
Ingredients
At a glance
Serves
4
- 1 Tbs white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbs water
- 4 Tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- pepper to taste
Methods/steps
- Pour the vinegar into a small bowl.
- Add water, salt, sugar, and pepper. Mix with a fork.
- Add the oil and beat until the mixture is emulsified.
Nutrition Facts
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Additional Tips
Flavor changes drastically if you use a specialty vinegar. Try to prepare a basic vinaigrette using red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, cider vinegar, rice vinegar or herb flavored vinegar.
A dash of hot sauce, like Tabasco.
2 tsp chopped fresh aromatic herbs, like parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, perifollo.
1 tsp dried herbs, like basil or marjoram.
½ tsp crushed garlic.
½ hard boiled egg, yolk crushed and mixed into the dressing, egg white chopped.
Prepare double quantity of basic vinaigrette and add 2 tbs chopped onion, 1 tbs chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbs finely diced green pepper.
Try over seafood salad.
Flavor improves if kept in the fridge for a couple of hours.
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