Sauces and Dressings

Basic Vinaigrette

Makes about 1 cup

Basic Vinaigrette

Makes about 1 cup

Use this recipe as a guide for making various combinations. Simple additions, like fresh or dried herbs, citrus or honey, can make a new dressing every time.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):Calories 181 (100% from fat)
carb. 0g
pro. 0g
fat 21g
sat. fat 3g
chol. 0mg
sod. 91mg
calc. 0mg
fiber 0g

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup wine vinegar (any variety will work)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. Put all ingredients, in the order listed, into the mixing cup.
  2. Using the blending shaft, blend on Low, keeping the blade guard completely submerged, until the mixture starts to emulsify. Continue processing, using a gentle up-and-down motion, until homogenous, about 30 seconds.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.