Basic Vinaigrette

Basic vinaigratte

Basic Vinaigrette

This is just a basic vinaigrette. Change the vinegar, use different herbs etc. based on the salad.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly crushed black pepper finely ground
  • 1-2 tablespoons minced parsley and/or snipped fresh chives to taste, or 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except the oil.
  2. Add the oil and whisk thoroughly to combine. Continue whisking until the dressing is fully emulsified.
  3. Store in a jar with a lid and refrigerate. Shake well before serving.

Notes

  • If you don't have fresh herbs, use Italian seasoning, or whatever dried herbs you have
  • Sometimes, using all olive oil can result in a slightly bitter taste. If the basic recipe is too bitter for you, use half olive oil and half neutral oil (canola, avocado etc.)
  • you can make this in a blender, which will emulsify the dressing really well and will stay emulsified for much, much longer. Do this for dinner parties