Basic Vinaigrette

Sauce / dressing

Contributed by: BMC's Teaching Kitchen

salad dressing

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Keeping this dressing in your fridge makes it easy to throw together a quick salad anytime. Try it on our Spinach Salad, our Lemony Kale Salad (start at step 2), our Greek Lentil Salad, or any salad you choose!

Serves:
8 servings
Total Time:
10 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes

Ingredients


Oil - ⅔ cup canola or olive oil Acid - ⅓ cup acid (vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, etc. ) Salt - ½ teaspoon Pepper - ¼ teaspoon, ground Herbs- 1-2 Tablespoons (fresh or dried herbs/spices)

Instructions

Step 1
Put ingredients in a container with a tight lid. Shake until well mixed.
Step 2
Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Notes

Vinaigrette Ideas:

Italian

  • Acid: Red wine vinegar
  • Oil: Olive oil
  • Seasonings: Oregano, basil, garlic, onion powder

Balsamic

  • Acid: Balsamic vinegar
  • Oil: Olive oil
  • Seasonings: Basil, garlic, chives

Citrus

  • Acid: Lemon, orange, or lime juice
  • Oil: Canola oil
  • Seasonings: Fruit zest, mint, garlic, onion

Sesame

  • Acid: Rice wine vinegar
  • Oil: Canola oil with a little sesame oil
  • Seasonings: Sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, onion powder

Honey Mustard

  • Acid: Cider vinegar
  • Oil: Olive oil
  • Seasonings: 2 Tbsp mustard, 2 Tbsp honey, chives, parsley 

Nutrition Information

Serving Size:
2 Tablespoon serving
Calories:
140 Calories
Fat:
17 g
Saturated Fat:
1g
Carbohydrates:
Net Carb: 2g
Dietary Fiber:
0g
Protein:
0g
Sodium:
72mg