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Basic Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
- 125ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp vinegar of choice (balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Steps
- In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir well with a small whisk or a fork until the ingredients are completely mixed together.
- Taste, and adjust as necessary. If the mixture is too acidic, thin it out with a bit more olive oil or balance the flavors with a little more maple syrup or honey. If the mixture is a little blah, add another pinch or two of salt. If it doesn’t have enough zing, add vinegar by the teaspoon.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for future use.
Notes
- Homemade vinaigrette keeps well for 7 to 10 days.
- BALSAMIC VINEGAR: Makes a bold, slightly sweet dressing that is wonderful on green salads with fruit, such as apples, strawberries or peaches.
- RED WINE VINEGAR: Packs a punch and works well with other bold flavors and bright veggies, like tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, cabbage and more (think Greek salads).
- WHITE WINE VINEGAR: This is a more mellow vinegar and it’s especially nice with more delicate flavors like cucumber and sweet corn. It’s lovely on just about every green salad out there.
- GREEK/ITALIAN VARIATION: Use red wine vinegar. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano and, optionally, a pinch of red pepper flakes.