Sunday March 14 , 2010
Basic Vinaigrette
Description Basic vinaigrette is prepared using only vinegar, oil (usually 1 tbs vinegar to 3 tbs oil), salt, and pepper. This recipe calls for a milder flavor. For the variations suggested, prepare first the basic vinaigrette, mixing the other ingredients afterwards.
Ingredients
At a glance
Serves
4
  • 1 Tbs white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbs water
  • 4 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • pepper to taste
Methods/steps
  1. Pour the vinegar into a small bowl.
  2. Add water, salt, sugar, and pepper. Mix with a fork.
  3. Add the oil and beat until the mixture is emulsified.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123.99
Calories From Fat (96%) 119.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 13.50g 21%
Saturated Fat 1.82g 9%
Cholesterol 0.00mg 0%
Sodium 581.90mg 24%
Potassium 4.34mg 0%
Carbohydrates 1.29g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%
Sugar 1.05g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 1.28g
Protein 0.00g 0%
Additional Tips

Flavor changes drastically if you use a specialty vinegar. Try to prepare a basic vinaigrette using red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, cider vinegar, rice vinegar or herb flavored vinegar.

A dash of hot sauce, like Tabasco.

2 tsp chopped fresh aromatic herbs, like parsley, chives, tarragon, basil, perifollo.

1 tsp dried herbs, like basil or marjoram.

½ tsp crushed garlic.

½ hard boiled egg, yolk crushed and mixed into the dressing, egg white chopped.

Prepare double quantity of basic vinaigrette and add 2 tbs chopped onion, 1 tbs chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbs finely diced green pepper.

Try over seafood salad.

Flavor improves if kept in the fridge for a couple of hours.

Reviews

Hint of Herbs

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Choice Tidbits

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Full of Flavor

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