How to Cook: Basic Vinaigrette

Serves 8
Time 5 min
How to Cook: Basic Vinaigrette

A quick vinaigrette at home is worlds better and usually worlds cheaper than bottled or going out for salad. Plus, substitutions are a breeze.

If you prefer less acidic flavor, balance it by adding a bit of jam, sugar or honey. Make sherry-walnut vinaigrette with: shallot + whole grain mustard + walnut oil + sherry vinegar + chervil + finely chopped toasted walnuts.

Vinaigrette makes an ideal marinade for poultry, meat, tofu, tempeh and veggies.

Special Diets:

Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious
Dairy FreeDairy Free

Ingredients

    1 clovegarlic or small shallot, finely chopped
    1 teaspoonDijon mustard
    1/4 cupwhite or red wine vinegar
    1/2 cupextra-virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoonfinely chopped fresh herbs (chives, chervil, parsley or dill)
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/8 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

In a bowl, combine garlic or shallot and mustard.


Whisk in vinegar, and then oil.


Stir in herbs and season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

2 tablespoons

Calories

130

Total Fat

14g

Saturated Fat

2g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

80mg

Total Carbohydrate

0g

Dietary Fiber

0g

Total Sugars

0g

Protein

0g

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