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Basic Vinaigrette Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pinch of sugar
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:
Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.

Slowly add oil, whisking until emulsified, or shake the ingredients in a jar, or whirl them in a blender.



Variations

To make different types of vinaigrette, do the following:
Garlic: Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1/2 clove crushed.
Balsamic: Substitute balsamic vinegar for the wine vinegar.
Lemon Parmesan: Use fresh lemon juice instead of vinegar; add 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan..
Herb: Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, or tarragon. Blue Cheese: Add 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Roquefort.

 

 

 

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