Basic Oil/Vinegar Salad Dressing

Basic Oil/Vinegar Salad Dressing

(Adjust amounts given in table according to personal taste)

DIRECTIONS: Whisk together vinegar and any additional seasonings. Slowly add olive oil and whisk in. Or, shake all ingredients together in a small jar with a tight lid. For safety and freshness, serve homemade dressings the same day you make them.

 

Amount of
ingredients for
YOUR salad
Amount needed for
1 main-dish or 2
side-dish salads
Amount needed
for 2 main-dish or
4 side-dish salads
INGREDIENTS
  1-1/2 teaspoons to
1 tablespoon
1 to 2 tablespoons Balsamic, red wine or white
wine vinegar, or lemon juice
TO TASTE Salt & freshly ground
black pepper
   1-1/2 tablespoons 3 tablespoons  Extra virigin olive oil
POSSIBLE ADD-INS
  1-1/2 teaspoons to
1 tablespoon
1 to 2 tablespoons Minced shallot
  1/4 to scant 1/2
teaspoon
1/2 to 3/4
teaspoon
Dijon-type mustard
  Dash of garlic
powder
1/8 teaspoon
powder OR 1 clove
Garlic powder or
clove of minced garlic
  A pinch or to taste A pinch or 2 OR to taste Sugar
  1-1/2 or more
teaspoons
1 or more tablespoons Chopped fresh herbs