Rumor (that is, The Wild Carrot) has it, we'll be getting some good greens this week.
What are your favorite salad dressings? Do you have a special family recipe? A weeknight go-to?
Here is our workhorse vinaigrette, which lends itself to wonderful variations, depending on the composition of the salad. Greens on the bitter side? Add a teaspoon of Agave nectar, maple syrup, honey or apricot jam. Pomegranate molasses works beautifully, as well, and adds a warm, fruity note. Want just a hint of spice? You can use a spicier mustard, and a bit more of it. Need something richer? Swap out the white wine vinegar for balsamic, and replace the shallot with garlic.
Another quick salad tip: Save an old mustard or jam jar, and you'll have the perfect salad dressing shaker. Simply add all the ingredients, and shake until emulsified.
Basic Vinaigrette
3 teaspoons white wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Whisk together, and then slowly whisk in 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil.
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