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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Daniel Fitzgerald
[email protected]This dressing is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Diya Pandey
[email protected]This is my new favorite dressing! It's so light and refreshing.
Joshua Adebola
[email protected]I love this dressing! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Basmala
[email protected]This dressing is really good, but it's a bit too acidic for me. I think I'll add a little bit of honey next time to balance out the flavor.
Alam Ara Begum
[email protected]I didn't have any shallots, so I used a small onion instead. It worked out just fine.
Cosmetologist1 Dino
[email protected]This dressing is a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll use less oil next time.
Mr Single
[email protected]I've never made a vinaigrette before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!
Rose Catcher
[email protected]This dressing is a great way to use up leftover herbs. I always have a bunch of parsley and chives in my fridge, so I love adding them to this dressing.
EsCa NoR
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of vinaigrettes, but this one is really good. It's not too oily or vinegary.
BD GAMER Riad
[email protected]This dressing is so versatile. I've used it on everything from salads to grilled chicken to roasted vegetables.
Kaion Gordon
[email protected]I love the tanginess of this dressing. It's perfect for a summer salad.
TUFAEL RIND
[email protected]This is my go-to dressing for salads. It's light and flavorful, and it doesn't overpower the other ingredients.
Zandile Mbele
[email protected]I've been making this dressing for years and it never disappoints. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Ahtasham ali786 ali
[email protected]This French dressing is a classic for a reason. It's simple, versatile, and delicious. I love using it on salads, grilled vegetables, and even as a marinade for chicken or fish.