Basic Vinaigrette

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.

Measure 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar and add it to a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of mustard to the vinegar and whisk them together until the mustard dissolves.

Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the mixture.

Chop and add 1 tablespoon each of shallot, chive, and tarragon to the bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl.

Whisk all the ingredients in the bowl until combined.

Slowly add 3/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil to the mixture while whisking.

Taste the vinaigrette on the salad you plan to serve it with to adjust seasoning if necessary.

Store the vinaigrette in a mason jar in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

Cooking Techniques

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