It's easy to make your own vinaigrette with fresh ingredients you already have at home. There's no need to keep multiple bottles of salad dressing in your refrigerator once you learn to make your own. Start with an acid like citrus juice or vinegar. Use a neutral oil to add body and carry the seasonings' flavors. Add an emulsifier such as mustard or honey to help hold the acidic liquid and oil together. Then, add flavors -- dry or fresh herbs, garlic, shallots, or even pureed veggies. These are two of my favorites. Each makes 1/2 cup.
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp maple syrup (use the real thing)
1 Tbsp minced shallot
Whisk ingredients together and season to taste with ground pepper and sea salt.
Blackberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp honey
1/3 cup whole blackberries
Whisk ingredients together and season to taste with ground pepper and sea salt.
These are both very good and so easy to make. Give them a try and don't be afraid to experiment with flavors of your own.
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