Vinaigrette is a simple salad dressing that is made by mixing vegetable oil with spices and a sour base, such as vinegar or lemon juice. A traditional vinaigrette dressing consists of 3 parts oil and 1 part sour base.

The word “vinaigrette” is the diminutive form of the French word, “vinaigre” (“vinegar”). Due to its origins, this salad dressing was called “French” in the nineteenth century. In classic French cuisine, vinaigrette is added to various salads or served as a cold sauce for artichokes, asparagus, or leeks. In addition, the dressing is often used as a marinade.

To prepare a classic vinaigrette salad dressing, you’ll need:

3/4 cups of extra-virgin olive oil or any other unrefined vegetable oil
1/4 cup of vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 tsp of salt
1/8 tsp of ground black pepper

How to make it:

Mix all the ingredients with a fork, whisk, or blender.
Try the dressing by tasting it. If necessary, add more oil to make the taste softer, a bit of vinegar or lemon juice for more tartness, and spices if you want a brighter taste. Mix all the ingredients once more.
Add the dressing to the salad right before serving.
Put the leftover dressing into a jar or food container with a lid and store it in the fridge for 3-5 days. Shake well before use.

❗ Apart from basic ingredients, you can also add 1-2 additional ones, like 1 minced shallot, 1 minced or grated garlic clove, 1/2 to 1 tsp of grainy mustard, 1 to 2 tbsp of minced herbs, 1 to 2 tbsp of finely grated cheese, or 1/2 to 1 tsp of honey.

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