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vinaigrette for everything

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Linda Lehman
Spokane, WA

We eat this simple dressing everynight on salad or veggies. It is easy to change up by adding differant spice combo's. As written, this has a nice flavor with a slight Greek influence. Lemon juice makes this the perfect addition to any main meal salad adding to any protein addition such as meat or beans! A little goes a long ways! Cutting the oil back and using more of the acid creates a more flavorful dressing that is healthier and adds intense flavor. We don't use sugar but I do use Stevia or other replacement for Cole slaw or a sweeter based dressing such as French

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For vinaigrette for everything

  • 1/4 c
    vinegar, apple cider or red wine or any other favorite
  • 1/4 c
    oil, olive or canola
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried parsley
  • 2 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 2 tsp
    garlic, dried
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    dried dill weed
  • 1 tsp
    dried mustard

How To Make vinaigrette for everything

  • 1
    Mix all in a jar, check seasoning. Pour over salad or veggies right before serving. Excellant with chicken or tuna on a bed of greens!
  • 2
    For a creamy dressing, use 1/4 cup of the mix with 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt. Add 2 T feta or blue cheese. Enough for 4 servings
  • 3
    For cole slaw dressing, use the creamy dressing with 1 T sugar or 1 tsp sugar substitue added and 1 T mustard seed. You can also add 2 T spicy brown prepared mustard for a tangy taste treat!
  • 4
    For a French style dressing, add 1-2 T of sugar or the equalivant of replacement sugar and 1/4 cup ketchup to 1/4 cup of the vinaegrette. I don't add the dill or oregano if making this style.
  • 5
    For an awesome oriental flare, use the oil and acid mix with 1 T hot mustard and than grate 2 T of ginger root and 3 cloves of garlic. Pout this over sliced meats, beef, chicken or fish arranged on a plate of salad greens. We served this in one of the finest hotels in the area back in the 80's!
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