Vinaigrette dressing recipe

A vinaigrette can magically transform most salads from boring to divine. Using a vinaigrette dressing on simple green salads like this one can be really delicious. simple this one with apple and parmesan, this one with green salad with pomegranate and avocado or this beautiful salad with blueberries and feta. A vinaigrette is also great on grilled vegetables like in this one. salad with grilled squash and corn. And it can also be easily used over oven-baked coarse vegetables or even as a marinade for meat. 

What is vinaigrette?

A vinaigrette dressing is also often called an "oil vinegar dressing". This is because the ingredients are basically just that: oil and vinegar. When oil and vinegar (acid) are whisked together, a chemical reaction occurs, causing the oil to emulsify. This creates a slightly thicker and creamier consistency, so the dressing really sticks to the lettuce leaves. At the same time, it adds the perfect balance of flavor when the dressing is seasoned with acid, fat, sweetness and salt.

Honey and mustard dressing

It's a good idea to add a little honey and mustard to your vinaigrette. It adds the perfect balance of sweetness and sourness because of the honey. And then add a little mustard that's a little strong and slightly bitter to the dressing. If you want to make a dressing with a more penetrating honey and mustard flavor, you can try this recipe for honey-dijon dressing. It is even creamier and perfectly sweet and sour. 

Ingredients for vinaigrette dressing

The perfect vinaigrette dressing is made with 3 parts oil and 1 part acid. In addition, the dressing can be seasoned with salt, pepper, spices and things like honey, mustard, garlic, fresh herbs, etc. Oil: Feel free to use olive oil. However, you can also choose to use rapeseed oil, sesame oil or similar. As long as it tastes good, it's fine. Acid: For acid, you can choose any kind of vinegar or juice from lemon or lime. Sweetness: To add sweetness, you can use a little honey. However, you can also add maple syrup or sugar. Mustard: A little mustard tastes great in a vinaigrette. Salt and pepper: Here it is recommended to use flaked salt (Maldon) and freshly ground black pepper. Flavor variations & additions: Try adding crushed garlic, grated lemon zest or finely chopped herbs. You can also try adding a tablespoon of green pesto for the dressing.