Vinaigrette Recipe
Basic Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette is easy to prepare and store. You can make a batch a day before you need it and keep it in the refrigerator. You should add only a few garlic and shallots since the flavors usually become stronger as time passes by.
Ingredients:
3 to 6 tbsp vinegar of your choice/ Lemon juice may be added or used as replacement
¾ cup of mixed pure olive oil and extra virgin oil
Dash of pepper and Kosher salt
Other options:
1 and 1 /2 to 2 teaspoons of any vinegar you want (Lemon juice could also be a good second choice
Salt and pepper, Kosher version
1 ½ to 2 Dijon mustard, usually served with Champagne vinegar or white wine.
1 tablespoon of minced shallots
½ to 1 teaspoon garlic (pressed or pureed)
Herbs, freshly chopped
Instructions:
Whisk the ingredients together, except the olive oil. As soon as the mixture is blended. Add a dash of pepper and salt to taste. Then check the taste. You may add other ingredients or add to the main ingredients. This batch will yield one cup.
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