Basic Vinaigrette Dressing
from Kitchen Treaty
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (wine, balsamic, apple cider, rice, sherry, or other vinegar)
- Pinch of salt
- Turn of freshly ground black pepper
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs like dill, basil, parsley, cilantro, mint, or thyme (do teaspoons if using dry herbs)
- A finely minced garlic clove
- 2 teaspoons finely minced or grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots, scallions, or onion
- 2 tablespoons finely grated or crumbled cheese (Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, Gorgonzola, or feta)
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon horseradish, or 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
Directions:
- Add all of the ingredients to a small mason jar, screw on the lid, and shake until blended. (You can also whisk the ingredients in a bowl or whiz them in a blender.)
- Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Add to salad, toss, and serve.
- Keep leftover dressing in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 days.
