basic vinaigrette

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67 Pinches
Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Oct 27, 2012

Mmmmmmmmmmm! Dull lettuce springs to life. Veggies go from bland to bold. Meat finds a tangy marinade.

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Ingredients

  • 2 - shallots, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin

How To Make basic vinaigrette

  • Step 1
    BUILD A FLAVOR BASE: In a bowl, add minced shallots & dijon mustard; mix well.
  • Step 2
    ADD THE ACID: Add the vinegar, salt & pepper; whisk to combine ingredients.
  • Step 3
    WHISK IN OIL: Slowly add oil (almost drop by drop) into the mixture, whisking as you go to incorporate & create a creamy, emulsified finish.
  • Step 4
    OPTIONAL ADDITIVES: Garlic Salt Dehydrated Onion Flakes Honey Fresh Herbs (Chives, Dill, Basil, etc.) Or whatever else you can think of.
  • Step 5
    NOTE: When properly emulsified, ingredients are suspended throughout the mix. A broken vinaigrette will have clear seperation between the oil & vinegar. Store fresh made vinaigrette in a covered containers in the refrigerator for 3 - 4 days. Whisk before serving.

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