Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients :

1 tsp

1/4 tsp

2 tbsp

125 ml

salt

pepper

wine vinegar

oil

1. Combine the salt and pepper in a small bowl and add the vinegar.

2. Stir until the salt is dissolved.

3. Pour in the oil, stirring or beating with a small whisk until the oil is incorporated.

4. Makes 125 ml.

5. Different flavors can be obtained by substituting spicey vegetable vinegars for wine vinegar.

6. Other variations include :

• Green Vinaigrette : Just before you add the oil, stir in 2 tbsp of chopped spinach which has been squeezed dry, 1 tbsp of fines herb and 1 tbsp of chopped cress. Blend in a food processor.

• Tomato Vinaigrette : Add 2 tbsp of thick tomato purée to the prepared vinaigrette.

• Fresh herb vinaigrette : Add 1 tbsp of chopped mixed herbs, such as basil, mint and marjoram, or use the herbs individually.

• Curry Vinaigrette : To your basic vinaigrette add 1 tbsp of chopped onion which has previously been cooked with 1 tsp of curry powder and 1 crushed garlic clove in 1 tsp of oil. Blend the mixture with the vinaigrette in a food processor.

Note :

Vinaigrette is the French word for little vinegar and is a salad dressing made with oil, vinegar and seasonings. You may with to change the proportions from time to time, depending on the tartness and flavor of vegetable you are going to dress, or because of the strength and flavor of the vinegar you are going to use.

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