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Mustard vinaigrette being poured from a small pitcher onto fresh salad greens.

Basic Vinaigrette Plus 4 Variations

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Skip the bottled dressing and make a fresh-tasting Basic Vinaigrette in minutes with just oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper from your pantry.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Tablespoons
Author Jan Nunes
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Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Vinegar
  • ⅛ Teaspoon Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper To Taste

Instructions

  • Measure and Add. Measure and add all ingredients to a small bowl, jar, or food processor.
    6 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, 2 Tablespoons Vinegar, ⅛ Teaspoon Salt, Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Combine. Whisk, shake, or pulse until all is well blended.
  • Serve and Enjoy. Serve immediately or store in a jar with a lid in the refrigerator.

Notes

Homemade vinaigrettes will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Variations
To the basic recipe add these additional ingredients for each variation:
Creamy Vinaigrette
2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise or Sour Cream.
Mustard Vinaigrette
2 teaspoons Prepared Mustard plus 2 teaspoons Honey.
Italian Vinaigrette
1 teaspoon Honey, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, and ½ teaspoon Grated Garlic.
French Vinaigrette
2 teaspoons Prepared Mustard, 1 teaspoon Honey, 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice, and 2 teaspoons Minced Shallots.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.04g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Calcium: 0.3mg | Iron: 0.01mg
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