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Basic Vinaigrette with 3 Variations

Make your own Basic Vinaigrette with 3 Variations utilizing basic pantry ingredients and a jar. It's easy, inexpensive, and customizable for all your salad and marinade needs.
3.63 from 8 votes
Course Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (white, apple cider, red wine)
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • optional: minced garlic, honey

Instructions
 

  • Measure and pour ingredients in a mason jar and shake it vigorously until blended. Alternatively, you can pour ingredients in a bowl and whisk it together. If making a large batch, use a food processor/blender to mix ingredients.
    3 tablespoon olive oil , 1 tablespoon (white, apple cider, red wine), salt, pepper to taste, optional: minced garlic, honey

Notes

Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Salt, black pepper to taste
Basic Creamy Vinaigrette
  • 1⁄4 cup basic vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoon plain yogurt, sour cream, or mayonnaise (for vegan, use ½ ripe avocado)
Parmesan-Pepper Dressing
  • 1 batch basic creamy vinaigrette dressing
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper