dressing
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Make This Creamy Vinaigrette
I have my vinaigrette formula locked down. Equal parts acid and fat, with a bit of Dijon mustard, a spoonful of some sort of liquid sweetener, and a pinch of salt is all I need. Add everything to a jar, shake it up to emulsify, and pour it on a pile of vegetables. Salad is…
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Use Sour Cream Instead of Oil for a Creamier Salad Dressing
The formula for a good homemade salad dressing is simple: You need some sort of oil, more acid than you probably think, a sweetener, and some mustard (for emulsifying purposes). Add a pinch of salt, and whatever other seasonings you desire, and you have a lovely, punchy vinaigrette.
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Why Olive Oil Isn’t Always The Best Oil For Vinaigrette
If you make a habit of reading the labels on bottles of a store-bought salad dressing — including the fancy ones — you are unlikely to find olive oil on most ingredient lists. This is partly a matter of cost, but it’s also a matter of taste.
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Make A Vegetarian-Friendly Caesar Dressing With Blue Cheese
A true Caesar salad dressing gets its rich, salty funk from anchovies, but not everyone eats fish. Shouty purists may insist that those people simply don’t deserve a Caesar salad, but I think that’s a little harsh, especially when you can make a very good vegetarian approximation with blue cheese.