Best Marthas Favorite Vinaigrette And Variations Recipes

BASIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• 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.

MARTHA'S FAVORITE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Secure lid and shake vigorously until thickened. Refrigerate up to 3 days (shake vigorously before each use.)

OUR FAVORITE BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a glass jar with a lid. Replace lid on the jar and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined.

MARTHA'S FAVORITE VINAIGRETTE (AND VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and sugar. Slowly whisk in olive oil, until emulsified. or shake ingredients in a jar. GARLIC: add 1 tsp 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 SCALLION: add 3 chopped whole scallions (about 1/4 cup) 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

EVERYDAY VINAIGRETTE WITH LOTS OF VARIATIONS

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.

MARTHA STEWART'S ADD-ON VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
• Slowly add olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Or shake the ingredients in a jar, or whirl them in a blender.
• Variations. For Garlic: Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1/2 clove crushed. For Balsamic: Substitute balsamic vinegar for the wine vinegar. For Lemon Parmesan: Use fresh lemon juice instead of vinegar; add 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan. For Scallion: Add 3 chopped whole scallions (about 1/4 cup). For Herb: Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, or tarragon. For Blue Cheese: Add 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Roquefort.