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Vinaigrette dressing

On a white table cloth, a folded cloth napkin with a flower and leaf pattern, in a small pink pot and a wooden spoon oregano, on a silver coloured spoon salt, a porcelain board with olive oil and a blue flower shaped bowl with balsamic vinegar.
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This is a quick and easy vinaigrette dressing that fits most types of salads. It is easy to make and keeps in the fridge in an airtight bottle for months.

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Vinaigrette dressing

Give the dressing a quick stir if it has been sitting for a while and it will feel like new.
I like to use this dressing on my basic pasta salad for a summer picnic. Or if there are a few salad leaves at the bottom of the bag that needs to eaten but does not look so appetizing, An enticing salad dressing will spruce up any old lettuce leaves.

On a white table cloth, a folded cloth napkin with a flower and leaf pattern, in a small pink pot and a wooden spoon oregano, on a silver coloured spoon salt, a porcelain board with olive oil and a blue flower shaped bowl with balsamic vinegar.
Vinaigrette dressing ingredients

Substitutes

If you do not have any balsamic vinegar at home, you can substitute it for red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar. You might have to adjust the amount you are using. I usually take about 1 1/2 tbsp of white vinegar to adjust the acid. But add 1/2 tbsp at the time and taste as you go.

Variations

Do you prefer something more creamy? Try my creamy Dijon mustard dressing or my easy Creamy sriracha 3-2-1 dressing for a spicier alternative. There are several more versatile sauces on my Pinterest board if you need another quick sauce to liven up a dish.

On a white table cloth, a folded cloth napkin with a flower and leaf pattern, a porcelain bowl with vinaigrette dressing.
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Vinaigrette dressing

This quick and easy vinaigrette dressing fits most types of salad dishes. It is easy to make and keeps in the fridge in an airtight bottle for months.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Basics
Keyword: oilve oil, vinaigrette
Servings: 6 portions

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp red balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients and shake well.
  • Keep in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Shake well before using

Notes

This dressing will last for months in the fridge, give it a good shake before using it.

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