FRENCH DRESSING OR BASIC VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Marion Cunningham
Categories Quick & Easy Salad Dressing
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl mix the vinegar and salt and let stand a few minutes. Add the pepper and slowly whisk in the oil. Taste for acid and salt and add more if too bland. Stir to blend before using, or store in a jar with a tight lid and shake well before using.
- Mustardy French Dressing.
- Add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard. Blend well. Include onion and garlic, if desired.
- Onion or Garlic French Dressing.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons minced onion, scallions, or shallots or 1/2-1 teaspoon minced garlic.
- French Dressing with Fresh Herbs.
- Add 2 teaspoons fresh chopped herbs, such as basil, chervil or tarragon.
- Curried French Dressing.
- Add 1 teaspoon curry powder and blend well.
- Cream French Dressing.
- Add 3 tablespoons heavy cream or sour cream and blend well.
- Fruit Salad French Dressing.
- Use lemon juice instead of vinegar and add 1/3 cup honey. Blend well.
- Blue Cheese Dressing.
- Add 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese. Blend well.
- Cumberland Dressing.
- Add 1 tablespoon heavy cream, 1 tablespoon currant jelly, and 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind. Mix until well blended.
- Chiffonade Dressing.
- Add 1 tablespoon minced parsley, 2 tablespoons minced red pepper, 1 tablespoon minced onion, and 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped fine. Blend all ingredients well.
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nukri mamuladze
[email protected]This is a great basic vinaigrette recipe. It's simple to make and it's delicious. I like to use it on salads, roasted vegetables, and even grilled chicken.
Shahane Wyaj
[email protected]I've made this dressing several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dressing for a simple green salad or a more complex salad with roasted vegetables or grilled chicken.
Kanchhi Prajapati
[email protected]This dressing is perfect for a summer salad. It's light and flavorful, and it really brings out the flavors of the fresh vegetables.
maab khan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of vinaigrettes, but this one is really good. It's light and refreshing, and it doesn't weigh down the salad.
Adrian Kruger
[email protected]I love that this dressing is made with simple, everyday ingredients. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Bijay Lama
[email protected]This is the best French dressing I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Md Porosh
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting salad dressings, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and it's sure to become a new favorite.
Tracy Kimball
[email protected]This dressing is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Amrit Sunar924
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but this dressing really surprised me. It's so flavorful and it really elevates a simple salad.
Vee Ck
[email protected]I've tried many different vinaigrettes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
MD Shihad
[email protected]This dressing is a great way to use up fresh herbs from my garden.
Angel Vilomar
[email protected]I love how versatile this dressing is. I've used it on salads, grilled chicken, and even roasted vegetables.
Mary Ramos
[email protected]This is my go-to dressing for any type of salad. It's light and refreshing, and it doesn't overpower the other flavors in the salad.
Fakhar Ilyas
[email protected]I've been making this vinaigrette for years and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Roohul Amin
[email protected]This French dressing is a classic for a reason! It's tangy, flavorful, and goes well with a variety of salads. I especially love it on a simple green salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions.