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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Preparation: 7 min.

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Stage 1 - ⌛ 1 min.
French dressing (vinaigrette) : Stage 1
Pour 2 tablespoons vinegar into a jar (old jam jar).

Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
French dressing (vinaigrette) : Stage 2

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

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
French dressing (vinaigrette) : Stage 4
... 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) : Stage 5
Open the jar and add 6 tablespoons olive oil.

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

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

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

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

Stage 10
French dressing (vinaigrette) : Stage 10
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
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe01 RDI=0 %90 RDI=10 %820 RDI=40 %3,440 RDI: 40 %
Per 100 g01 RDI=0 %70 RDI=10 %660 RDI=30 %2,750 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Sulfites, mustard
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  • For 100 ml : 0.40 €

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