Dress Your Greens
Try our no-fail formula for shaking up a tasty vinaigrette. All you need to remember is the simple equation on the right. Measure. Vigorously shake. Done. To expand on the flavors, experiment with any of these ingredients.
Oil (pick one, ½ cup)
❑ avocado oil
❑ extra-virgin olive oil
❑ grapeseed oil
❑ hazelnut oil
❑ peanut oil
❑ sunflower oil
❑ walnut oil
Acid (pick one, ¼ cup)
❑ balsamic vinegar
❑ champagne vinegar
❑ cider vinegar
❑ lemon juice
❑ lime juice
❑ orange juice
❑ red-wine vinegar
❑ rice vinegar
❑ sherry vinegar
❑ ume vinegar
❑ white-wine vinegar
Aromatic (onion/garlic family)
❑ 2 tsp. sliced chives
❑ 2 tsp. minced garlic scapes
❑ 2 tsp. minced onion
❑ 2 tsp. minced ramps
❑ 2 tsp. sliced scallion
❑ 2 tsp. minced shallot
❑ 1 tsp. minced garlic
❑ 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
❑ 1/8 tsp. onion powder
Flavoring (add 3/4 tsp. salt and/or any of the below)
❑ 1 Tbsp. minced fresh herbs
❑ 1 tsp. anchovy paste
❑ 1 tsp. fish sauce
❑ 1 tsp. honey
❑ 1 tsp. hot sauce
❑ 1 tsp. lemon, lime or orange zest
❑ 1 tsp. maple syrup
❑ 1 tsp. mustard
❑ 1 tsp. sambal oelek
❑ 1 tsp. sesame oil
❑ 1 tsp. soy sauce or tamari
❑ 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
❑ 1 tsp. yuzu kosho
❑ 1 tsp. lightly toasted whole spices, crushed or coarsely ground
❑ 1/2 tsp. ground spices
