French dressing (vinaigrette)


French dressing (vinaigrette)
Here is a very simple recipe, but it could completely transform, maybe even transcend, your salad.
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Last modified on: July 7th 2011

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For 50 ml, you will need:

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How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
PreparationStart to finish
7 min.7 min.

Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 1 min.
French dressing (vinaigrette)
Pour 1 tablespoon vinegar into a jar (old jam jar).

Stage 2 - 1 min.
French dressing (vinaigrette)

Stage 3
French dressing (vinaigrette)
Put the lid on properly...

Stage 4 - 1 min.
French dressing (vinaigrette)
... and shake well. This is necessary to mix vinegar and salt, which works less well once oil is added.

Stage 5 - 1 min.
French dressing (vinaigrette)
Open the jar and add 3 tablespoons olive oil.

Stage 6 - 1 min.
French dressing (vinaigrette)
Then ½ teaspoon French mustard.

Stage 7 - 1 min.
French dressing (vinaigrette)
And pepper.

Stage 8
French dressing (vinaigrette)
Put the lid back on the jar...

Stage 9 - 1 min.
French dressing (vinaigrette)
... and shake well again to make the vinaigrette.

Stage 10
French dressing (vinaigrette)
It's ready.

You can now, if you like, add herbs, shallot, garlic, etc.

Stage 11
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Remarks
It's important to keep the ratio of 3 times oil to vinegar.

The more mustard you add, the thicker your vinaigrette will be.

You can prepare your vinaigrette beforehand and keep it sealed in the fridge. If you add herbs, onion or shallot, I suggest that you put them in only at the last minute, otherwise vinaigrette will "burn" them if they stay in too long. The best method is to add these to your salad, then pour on vinaigrette just before serving.

About herbs, please note that they are not just a "cosmetic" addtion, they add both flavour and finesse to your dressing. I particularly like parsley and chives, but there are many others.

I'm sure that when you have tasted your own vinaigrette, you will never buy those ersatz vinaigrettes from the supermarket again.
Keeping
A few days in the fridge, in a closed jar.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
410 Kcal or 1,717 Kj< 1 gr1 gr45 gr
21 %<1 %<1 %7 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
657 Kcal or 2,751 Kj< 1 gr1 gr72 gr
33 %<1 %<1 %11 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Sulfites, Mustard
How much will it cost?
  • For 50 ml : 0.20 €

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