vinaigrette
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What Are Vinaigrettes, Exactly?
There was a period of time, in the early and mid 2000s, when I ordered every salad with “oil and balsamic.” I would drizzle them on, one at a time, then gently toss the leaves with my fork to distribute evenly. It wasn’t good, but it made me feel in control of my diet (and…
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How Dangerous Is Expired Salad Dressing?
For some reason, people of a certain age love to collect bottles of expired salad dressing. In fact, a recently expired bottle of supermarket dressing in my own fridge is just one more damning piece of evidence I am slowly morphing into my grandmother, one food item at a time (the package of cheap bologna…
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11 Secrets to Building a Better Salad
It would surprise most people to know that my bologna-loving self is really good at making delicious salads. Even self-proclaimed salad haters have been wooed by my artfully arranged piles of leaves and stuff. As one might expect, I have many strategies, tips, and tricks for making special-tasting salads, and I would like to share…
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Use This Template to Make a Perfect Vinaigrette Every Time
A good vinaigrette should punch your tongue with a potent combination of salty, sweet, and acidic flavours. Err too much in one direction or another, and your salad will suffer. Making a great tasting vinaigrette isn’t hard, however, and using the template above (and below) can help you nail it every time.