Best 10 Vinaigrette Sauce Recipes

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Vinaigrette sauce has long been a staple condiment in many cuisines around the world. This versatile dressing is made with an emulsion of oil and vinegar, and is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and herbs. The result is a tangy, flavorful sauce that can be used on salads, vegetables, and meats. Whether you are looking for a classic vinaigrette or a more modern twist, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. This article will explore some of the best vinaigrette sauce recipes, providing you with all the information you need to create a delicious and flavorful dressing.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD WITH HOT SAUCE VINAIGRETTE



Black-Eyed Pea Salad With Hot Sauce Vinaigrette image

Down South, we call this a sitting salad. It can sit on the summer picnic table without wilting, so it's the perfect potluck dish.

Provided by Carla Hall

Categories     Summer     Side     Pea     Salad     Tomato     Cucumber     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy     Soy Free     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian     Vegan

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 mini cucumbers, cut into ½-inch dice
½ sweet onion, finely chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
¼ cup picked fresh dill

Steps:

  • Whisk the garlic, vinegar, mustard, hot sauce, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until smooth. While whisking, add the oil in a slow, steady stream. Whisk until emulsified.
  • Add the peas, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, dill, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss until well mixed. You can serve this right away or let it sit at room temperature for up to 1 hour.
  • DO AHEAD: The salad can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.

LAMB CHOPS WITH ROSEMARY PLUM SAUCE AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE AND DICED EGG



Lamb Chops with Rosemary Plum Sauce and Roasted Asparagus with Lemon Vinaigrette and Diced Egg image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
1 bunch asparagus
4 small red potatoes, quartered
Salt and ground black pepper
4 (4-ounce) boneless lamb loin chops, trimmed of fat
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 leeks, rinsed and chopped
1 cup prepared plum sauce
2 tablespoons prepared plum preserves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 hard-boiled egg, shelled and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Arrange asparagus and potatoes on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast 20 to 25 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, season lamb chops all over with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chops and sear 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove lamb from pan and set aside. Add leeks to the same pan and saute 3 minutes, until soft. Return lamb to pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together plum sauce, plum preserves and rosemary. Pour mixture over lamb chops. Simmer 5 minutes, until lamb is tender and medium-rare to medium.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, oil and mustard. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Arrange asparagus on a serving dish. Drizzle lemon vinaigrette over top. Top with diced egg. Serve lamb chops with asparagus and potatoes on the side and extra sauce (with leeks) spooned over top.

GRILLED PORTOBELLO PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE AND GREEN SAUCE AND THOUSAND-LAYER EGGPLANT NAPOLEON WITH NO-FAT TOMATO VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Portobello Pizza with Goat Cheese and Green Sauce and Thousand-Layer Eggplant Napoleon with No-Fat Tomato Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

1/4 cup baby spinach
1/4 cup basil
1 teaspoon tarragon leaves
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon capers
2 garlic cloves, roasted
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 portobello mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 ounces goat cheese, sliced thin
2 large eggplants, sliced crosswise, 3/4-inch thick
2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise, 1/4-inch thick
1 large red onion, sliced thin
1 large tomato, sliced 1-inch thick
1 large red pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and julienned
1 large green pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and julienned
1/2 pound spicy Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1/2 pound goat cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch basil, chiffonade (save 4 leaves for garnish)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 large tomatoes, halved, cored and seeded
2 ounces 2 year old balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced basil 1 tablespoon minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Puree all the ingredients to form a sauce.
  • Rub mushrooms with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place the mushrooms on the grill, rib side down, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn mushrooms and place green sauce over mushrooms. Add sliced goat cheese. Touch with a little more sauce. Close the top to the grill and smoke for 5 minutes more.
  • Lightly brush eggplant, zucchini and onions with olive oil and then season with salt and pepper. Grill for 3 minutes on each side. Grill tomato for 3 minutes on each side. While vegetables are hot, using a ceramic mold or bread pan lined with plastic wrap, make a layer of eggplant and then spread with 1-ounce of Jack cheese. Make a layer of red pepper and spread with 1-ounce Jack cheese. Make a layer of zucchini and spread with jack cheese. Make a layer of onion with jack cheese. Make a layer of green peppers and then a layer of goat cheese. Make another layer of eggplant and then another layer of goat cheese. Finally, make a layer of tomato and then a layer of basil. Lightly press, weight and allow to sit for 20 minutes. Turn upside down and release from the mold. Place left over goat cheese on top and garnish with basil.
  • Place tomatoes, meat side down, over medium hot grill for 8 minutes. Carefully remove and place in blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

GRILLED VEGETABLE AND RICE SALAD WITH FISH-SAUCE VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Vegetable and Rice Salad with Fish-Sauce Vinaigrette image

Provided by Zakary Pelaccio

Categories     Salad     Side     Low Cal     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Salad:
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Vegetable oil
12 okra pods
3 ears of corn, shucked
2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise, centers scooped out
2 long red chiles (such as Holland or Anaheim), stemmed
1 small eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1" slices
1 tablespoon sea salt
Dressing and assembly:
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon palm sugar or (packed) light brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nuoc nam or nam pla)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 cups (loosely packed) mixed fresh tender herbs (such as basil, cilantro, fennel fronds, marjoram, mint, and tarragon)
4 cups steamed jasmine rice
Ingredient info: Look for unsweetened shredded coconut at natural and specialty foods stores and some supermarkets. Anaheim chiles, also known as California chiles, are available at Latin markets and many supermarkets.

Steps:

  • For salad:
  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Spread out coconut (if using) on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring often, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool on pan.
  • Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Brush grill grates with oil. Meanwhile, combine okra, corn, zucchini, chiles, eggplant, and salt in a large bowl; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Grill vegetables (use a grill basket if you have one), turning frequently, until crisp-tender and lightly charred, about 8 minutes. Place chiles in a medium bowl; cover tightly with plastic to let steam for easy peeling. Set chiles aside for dressing.
  • Cut corn kernels from cobs; place in a large bowl. Cut zucchini and eggplant into irregular 1" pieces; place in bowl with corn. Trim any tough tops from okra and cut okra in half lengthwise; add to bowl. Set aside.
  • For dressing and assembly:
  • Peel or scrape off charred skin from chiles and discard. Purée chiles (with seeds) and garlic in a food processor or mash with a mortar and pestle until a coarse paste forms. Add sugar and process or pound until dissolved. Stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
  • Drizzle dressing over warm vegetables; add herbs and toasted coconut (if using); toss well.
  • Scoop steamed rice onto a platter and top with salad.

PORTERHOUSE STEAK WITH FRA DIAVOLO BBQ SAUCE AND CHERRY PEPPERS IN VINAIGRETTE



Porterhouse Steak with Fra Diavolo BBQ Sauce and Cherry Peppers in Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
3 cups canned plum tomatoes, pureed
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 porterhouse steaks, about 16 ounces each
1/2 pound cherry peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 red pepper, cored and cut into quarters
1 yellow pepper, cored and cut into quarters
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup Basil Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan on side burners or grates of the grill. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft. Add red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients, season with salt and pepper and cook until sauce has thickened, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn over and continue grilling for 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare doneness. Baste with the sauce during the last few minutes. Remove from the grill and brush with more of the sauce. Let meat rest for 5 minutes then slice into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Preheat a grill. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the cherry peppers with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the peppers on a sheet pan and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the skin is blistered. Set aside to cool slightly. Remove the stems and seeds from the cherry peppers and roughly chop.
  • Drizzle the red and yellow peppers with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook until the skin is starting to blacken and blister. Remove from the grill and set aside to cool for 15 minutes. Roughly chop the peppers.
  • In a bowl, combine the cherry peppers, red and yellow tomatoes, parsley, and Basil Vinaigrette. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve.
  • Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.

BRAZILIAN VINAIGRETTE SAUCE (MOLHO DE VINAGRETE)



Brazilian Vinaigrette Sauce (Molho De Vinagrete) image

Traditionally served over meat and/or beans this sauce can be as hot as you like it. As a guide - cayenne peppers are roughly 10 times hotter than your run-of-the-mill jalapeno. As Ms. Hilton would say _"That's hot!"_ ;-)

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
4 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 fresh cayenne peppers, finely chopped (more or less to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Stir well and serve either at room temperature or cold.
  • Flavors intensify upon standing.

SAUCE VINAIGRETTE AU VERMOUTH (VERMOUTH VINAIGRETTE FOR SALADS)



Sauce Vinaigrette Au Vermouth (Vermouth Vinaigrette For Salads) image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     condiments, dips and spreads

Time 5m

Yield About one cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons imported mustard, preferably Dijon
1 tablespoon red-wine or malt vinegar
1/4 cup dry white vermouth
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
Salt, if desired
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Put the mustard and vinegar in a mixing bowl and add the vermouth while beating with a wire whisk.
  • Add the oil gradually, beating vigorously with the whisk. Add the shallots, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 518, UnsaturatedFat 45 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 262 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

MEXICAN VINAIGRETTE SAUCE



Mexican Vinaigrette Sauce image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 5m

Yield 0 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh coriander
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Put the lime juice in a small mixing bowl and whisk in the oil. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to blend.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 284, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 205 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

SALMON WITH HOT SAUCE VINAIGRETTE AND PICKLED VEG



Salmon with Hot Sauce Vinaigrette and Pickled Veg image

A kicky chile-lime dressing wakes up your weeknight salmon.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Rice     Salmon     Seafood     Fish     Dinner     Vegetable     Pickles     Cilantro     Chive     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (5-6-ounce) skin-on, boneless salmon fillets
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for salmon
8 ounces daikon, red radishes, carrots, and/or cucumbers, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons mild hot sauce (such as Cholula)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Cooked rice (for serving)
1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
1/4 cup sliced chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Place salmon, skin side down, on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and coat flesh lightly with oil. Bake until just cooked through (flesh will flake easily but still be slightly firm in the very center), 20-25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place daikon or whatever vegetables you're using in a small bowl and season with salt. Massage gently with your hands to soften. Drain off any liquid that forms. Add vinegar and toss to coat. Cover and chill until ready to use (this will help vegetables stay firm).
  • Whisk hot sauce, lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl. Season vinaigrette with salt.
  • Divide rice among bowls. Break up salmon into pieces and arrange on top. Drizzle vinaigrette over. Add cilantro and chives to vegetables; spoon over salmon.

VINAIGRETTE SAUCE



Vinaigrette Sauce image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     easy, condiments, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield about 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon vinegar, preferably apple-honey or malt
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon chopped parsley
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic

Steps:

  • Put 2 teaspoons olive oil, all the balsamic and other vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and parsley in a bowl and blend well.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet, and add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring, over high heat until onions start to become golden. Spoon and scrape this mixture into the bowl. Stir to blend.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 510, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 618 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips for Making Vinaigrette Sauce:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the sauce will be. Use fresh herbs, good quality olive oil, and vinegar.
  • Balance the flavors: Vinaigrette sauce should be a balance of sweet, sour, and salty. Adjust the proportions of each ingredient to taste.
  • Emulsify the sauce: Whisking the sauce vigorously will help to emulsify it, which means that the oil and vinegar will come together and form a smooth, creamy sauce.
  • Let the sauce rest: Letting the sauce rest for a few minutes before using will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Store the sauce properly: Vinaigrette sauce can be stored in a jar or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Vinaigrette sauce is a versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes, from salads to grilled meats and vegetables. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious vinaigrette sauce that will elevate any dish.

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