Good vineagrette

[VenalWinfrey]

I would like to start eating salads but find I only can if there's a nice vineagrette-type sauce (sorry can't spell that word!) over it... Can anyone give me a basic recipe for one, that tastes nice? I know it's oil based but not sure what to put in it. Thanks a lot.

[Michael H]

A. good quality olive or nut oil B. " " wine or balsamic vinegar C. some finely chopped mixed herbs/garlic D. salt, pepper,a drop of tabasco or worcester sauce. Shake well! Though if you have a up-market deli nearby, you'll find you never need to make your own again. Enjoy

[moggyday]

a little bit of sugar can take away the harshness just a little pinch is enough you could also use honey the ratio of oil to vinegar recommended by most is about four parts oil to one vinegar but basically you should do it to taste add more vinegar if you want a sharper taste. for use with diffrent foods try lemon juice or lime juice instead of vinegar, or add a drop of seasame oil ( don't use seasame oil as a base its flavour is too strong) my recipie for a basic french style vinegrette is 3-4 parts olive oil 1 part white wine vinegar teaspoon djion mustard salt and freshly ground black pepper pinch of sugar mix it together oil and vinegar in a cup or jug. whisk in mustard with a fork season with salt and pepper. taste and add pinch of sugar if too sharp ( or a bit more vinegar or salt/pepper use the best quality olive oil you can afford. pour over salad will keep for a while in the frige if you stick it in a jar.

[paulz]

VenalWinfrey - the other kitchen goddess Delia gives several click here. I've found the easiest way to mix it is get a clean jam-jar with tight fitting lid, bung everything in, shake like hell, leave it to mix together. Taste adjust your seasonings and chuck on salad just before you serve. [shaking again first] Like all cooking, it's all down to personal tastes/preferences/allergies etc. Enjoy!!

[davies2209]

2 table spoons olive oil (use virgin, not extra virgin - as it is too overpowering) 1/2 table spoon of white wine vinegar 1/2 table spoon of lemon juice 2 tsps of sweetner such as canderel 1/2 table spoon of wholegrain mustard lots of freshly ground black pepper zest of half a lemon Put in a bowl, whisk for 5 mins, but in a clean screw top bottle and keep in the fridge. use within a fortnight this is my own recipe - i really like it, sometimes i add chopped anchovies or capers (but i know that they repulse some people!!)

[shalforette]

Get the best balsamic vinegar you can afford put 4 table spoons in a bowl and the add caster sugar a tea spoon at a time. whisk in 4 teaspoons all the sugar will disolve then add 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. should be thick dark and sweet but with bite season to taste.

[Mtn. Momma]

Oh have I ever found the most fablous dressing. You can alter it to your tastes but the igredients are so perfect for me and encourages me eat lots more salad than I have a tendency to eat normally. 1/2 cup Raspberry vinegar 1/2 cup melted honey 3/4 - 1 cup Virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon of Dijon mustard Shake well and don't eat too much! Mix the equal porportions of Raspberry Vinegar and honey (melted down honey pours better) Then add a spoonful of dijon mustard according to your tastes. Finally add olive oil, the best for you is virgin olive oil. I usually add about an equal portion of oil as is the vinigar and honey combined or just a little less. My husband prefers less honey, less oil and add a little water. It is sooooooo goood!!!!! I can about drink it! Try it with a romaine, spinach, mesculan lettuce base with yellow peppers, cucumbers, thin red onion slices a little chopped red apple with some dried cranberries and topped with pretty pansy flowers. This is so good!