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Vinaigrette Recipe: Classic French Oil and Vinegar Dressing

Prep5 min
Total5 min
Yield1 cup
LevelBeginner
 
 
About This Recipe

Learn how to make classic French vinaigrette with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Explore emulsification, dressing ratios, flavour variations and how to dress salads without making leaves soggy.

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  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 0.13 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.06 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a non-reactive bowl, in the ingredients in the listed order. Taste and rectify seasoning if necessary, reserve.
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