How to make vinaigrette| H-E-B Texans Helping Texans

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with fewer calories.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs offer flavor at a lower cost.

Introduce the recipe and explain the concept of making a simple salad dressing.

Discuss the vinegar to oil ratio options (2:1, 3:1, 4:1) and state a preference for a 2.5 to 3:1 ratio.

Prepare the jalapeno vinaigrette by combining shallots, garlic, and jalapenos in a bowl.

Add Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to the mixture.

Pour in champagne vinegar and olive oil, adjusting the amount based on the desired vinegar to oil ratio.

Mix the ingredients together until well combined to form the vinaigrette.

Prepare the salad using mix greens and baby kale from H-E-B clam shell, which are washed and ready to use.

Suggest adding fresh basil and parsley to the salad for added flavor.

Mention optional ingredients like roasted beets, leftover rotisserie chicken, and avocado to enhance the salad.

Dress the salad with the jalapeno vinaigrette and suggest using leftover dressing as a marinade for chicken or fish.

Note that the dressing can be stored in the fridge for up to a week and encourage experimenting with different vinegars and herbs.

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