Classic vinaigrette recipe

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A simple-to-make dressing that'll taste great on any salad. For more recipes visit goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes

  • healthy
Makes125ml
SkillEasy
Preparation Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Cost RangeCheap
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories71 Kcal4%
Fat7 g10%
Saturated Fat1 g5%

A simple-to-make dressing that'll taste great on any salad - so easy to whip up at home, you'll never feel the need to buy ready-made again

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp white or red wine vinegar
  • 1/2-1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tbsp good olive oil

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Method

  1. Whisk vinegar with mustard and plenty of seasoning. Slowly whisk in olive oil (or shake ingredients together in a jar.)
  2. Use to dress salad leaves. Keep in the fridge and use within 1 week.
Top Tip for making Classic vinaigrette

Add cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs for different flavours.

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