How to make EASY Sauces: Vinaigrette, Chimichurri, Garlic Aïoli

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, while white vinegar is often cheaper.

Start by mincing 2 cloves of garlic and adding them to a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl with garlic.

Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.

Pour in 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar and stir to dissolve the salt.

Slowly drizzle in 3/4 cup of olive oil while mixing to create a homogeneous vinaigrette.

If using a small bowl, you can mix with a fork or whisk if it fits.

For the chimichurri, use a bullet blender and add minced garlic, as much parsley as you can (including stems), 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar, and a little salt.

Add 1 tablespoon of cilantro, and pour in a generous amount of olive oil.

Include 1/4 teaspoon of cumin and 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes.

Blend the mixture, adding a little water if it gets stuck, but avoid adding more vinegar.

Shake the machine to ensure all ingredients mix well.

For the aioli, zest a lemon, ensuring to remove any stickers first.

Add the zest to a bowl with minced garlic and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.

Mix the ingredients together until well combined.

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