Basic Vinaigrette Dressing with 8 Variations

I cook for myself and my boyfriend, and sometimes small family gatherings. I tend to improvise often but am trying to be more controlled and organized to get consistent results with recipes.

subheading: BASIC VINAIGRETTE:

3 tablespoons oil (I prefer extra-virgin olive oil)

2 tablespoons vinegar (white, cider, wine, ..., not balsamic)

salt

black pepper (I prefer fresh-ground)

subheading: ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE:

basic vinaigrette (use EVOO and red wine vinegar)

1 ⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 ⁄2 teaspoon italian seasoning

1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

subheading: LIGHTER BACON DRESSING:

basic vinaigrette (use canola or corn oil and cider vinegar)

1 tablespoon crumbled bacon

1 ⁄2 tablespoon finely minced onion

1 pinch celery seed (optional)

1 ⁄4 teaspoon prepared mustard (optional)

1 to 3 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 to 3 teaspoon another sweetener, to taste

subheading: MUSTARD DRESSING:

italian vinaigrette

1 teaspoon prepared mustard (I recommend Dijon or spicy brown)

1 to 3 teaspoon honey (optional) or 1 to 3 teaspoon another sweetener, to taste (optional)

subheading: BASIC CREAMY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING:

basic vinaigrette

2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or 2 to 3 tablespoons sour cream or 2 to 3 tablespoons plain yogurt

subheading: PARMESAN-PEPPER DRESSING:

basic creamy vinaigrette dressing

1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

1 ⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

subheading: CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING:

basic creamy vinaigrette dressing

1 garlic clove, put through press

fresh ground black pepper

1 pinch italian seasoning (optional)

subheading: LEMON DRESSING:

3 tablespoons olive oil (I prefer extra-virgin)

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 ⁄2 teaspoon oregano

1 ⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic

subheading: BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:

3 tablespoons oil (I prefer extra-virgin olive oil)

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 ⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 pinch italian seasoning (optional)

Directions at geniuskitchen.com

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