How to Make Perfect Vinaigrette Dressing | Easy Dinners With Sara Moulton

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.

Start with a tutorial on making vinaigrette.

Mention the general ratio of 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar.

Introduce Sherry vinegar as a preferred choice for its strong acidity.

Measure 1 tablespoon of Sherry vinegar to balance with 3 tablespoons of oil.

Use a measuring cup to make the vinaigrette, or a jar to shake it.

Add salt to the vinegar in the measuring cup.

Add mustard to help emulsify the dressing.

Whisk the vinegar, salt, and mustard until the salt is dissolved.

Add olive oil while whisking to emulsify the dressing immediately.

Taste the vinaigrette to check the balance and adjust if necessary.

Store the vinaigrette in the fridge for later use.

Cooking Techniques

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