Recipes
Classic Vinaigrette
This is the only homemade vinaigrette recipe you’ll ever need. Yes there are many recipes and variations out there, but if you start with this recipe as a base, you can make hundreds (if not thousands!) of different vinaigrettes.
The ideal ratio for a homemade vinaigrette depends on your preference. If you like things more tangy, try a ratio of 1:2. Do you like things to be balanced, yet bold? Try a 1:1 ratio. It’s all in what you like, there’s no “right” or “wrong” way when it comes to a homemade vinaigrette.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Lauren Grant @zestfulkitchen.
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2/3 cups
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. minced shallot
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. minced fresh garlic
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, Dijon, honey, and garlic; season with salt and black pepper.
Notes:
Store vinaigrette in the refrigerator, but keep in mind it’ll harden during refrigeration. Set vinaigrette out at room temperature for 15 minutes before using, then whisk and use as desired.
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