vinaigrette is French for 'little vinegar'. It's a fairly thick salad dressing made from a mixture of olive oil, wine vinegar (red, white or balsamic) and salt and pepper to which various flavourings can be added, such as herbs, mustard, honey or chilli. The standard ratio is three parts oil to one part vinegar but it's best to experiment until you find a combination you like.
Drizzle it over raw or warm salads, or over salad starters such as avocado halves, or pan-fried asparagus. |