Name: Basic Vinaigrette Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp vinegar; 1 tbsp dijon mustard; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 2 garlic cloves; ¼ tsp fine sea salt; freshly ground black pepper

Basic Vinaigrette Recipe

Derrick Ashe Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Basic Vinaigrette

This recipe for basic vinaigrette will teach you how to make a staple and with your choice of vinegar. You won’t ever need to buy salad dressing again.

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking:

Total: 5 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

½cupextra virgin olive oil
3tbspvinegar,(balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, or white wine vinegar)
1tbspdijon mustard
1tbspmaple syrup,or honey
2garlic cloves,medium, pressed or minced
¼tspfine sea salt,to taste
freshly ground black pepper,to taste

Instructions

In a liquid measuring cup or bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir well with a small whisk or a fork until the ingredients are completely mixed together.
Taste, and adjust as necessary. If the mixture is too acidic, thin it out with a bit more olive oil or balance the flavors with a little more maple syrup or honey. If the mixture is a little bland, add another pinch or two of salt. If it doesn’t have enough acidity, add vinegar by the teaspoon.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for future use. Homemade vinaigrette keeps well for 7 to 10 days.

Recipe Notes

If the vinaigrette solidifies somewhat in the fridge, simply let it rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes or microwave very briefly (about 20 seconds) to liquify the olive oil again. Whisk to blend and serve.