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Vinaigrette dressing in a small jar.
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Easy Basic Vinaigrette

Learn how to make a basic vinaigrette that adds bold flavor to salads, vegetables and even proteins such as chicken and beef. A kitchen staple that’s so easy to make and tastes way better than the store bought version.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: salad + dressing, sauce + seasoning + condiments
Cuisine: American, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Dani Spies

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or whatever vinegar you fancy
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Fat pinch of kosher salt and a dash of black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients together and whisk until well incorporated. Enjoy!
    Whisking together ingredients for a basic vinaigrette.

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Notes

Makes one cup dressing (4 servings).
Homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing can last up to about 3 weeks in the refrigerator. You can use a leftover salad dressing bottle or mason jar for storage. 
Before each use, give the vinaigrette a good shake to blend the ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 9mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.1mg