Basic Oil & Vinegar Vinaigrette
Finally, don’t forget that oil and vinegar can be mixed into easy homemade salad dressings. A basic vinaigrette only takes a few minutes to prepare with a minimum number of ingredients. A traditional vinaigrette calls for 3 tablespoons of oil to 1 tablespoon of vinegar. I like to add a bit more oil and vinegar to my dressing, as noted below. But don’t be afraid to mix it up and add other ingredients.
- ½ cup grapeseed oil
- 3 tablespoons vinegar of choice balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
- ¼ teaspoon Montreal Steak Seasoning® substitute salt and pepper or other seasoning you like
Whisk vinegar, mustard, syrup or honey, shallot, and seasonings in small bowl until well combined. While whisking, drizzle in oil until fully incorporated (emulsified). Transfer to a sealed jar and store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. (You may notice that it solidifies a bit in the refrigerator. Let it rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving and stir or shake to recombine.).