Best Everyday Vinaigrette Recipes

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Provided by Abby Girl

Time 5m

Yield 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine oil, water, garlic, mustard and salt and pepper.
Mix well.
Variations: Add ONE of the following to the dressing: 1 tsp sesame oil. 1/4 tsp cumin. 1 fresh Parmesan cheese, grated.
Herb Dressing: Add 2 T chopped fresh herbs (basil, dill or parsley or a combination).
Poppyseed Dressing: Omit mustard and garlic. Add 1 T poppy seeds and 1 tsp sugar.
Ginger Garlic Dressing: use 1 T each of vegetable oil and sesame oil; add 1 tsp finely minced gingerroot, omit mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.6, Fat 81.9, SaturatedFat 11.3, Sodium 176.9, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.6

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Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tbsp wine vinegar (red or white)
1/4 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
variations:
omit vinegar and mustard and use 1-2 tbsp lemon juice OR
add finely diced garlic or shallot OR
add finely chopped fresh or dried herbs OR
replace olive oil with nut oil especially with some mustard and shallot OR
1 tbsp tapenade
1 tbsp sherry vinegar
pinch of lemon zest
salt and pepper
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
pinch of minced garlic optional