Basic Vinaigrette & Variations
½ C. EVOO
¼ C. Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ C. Dijon Mustard
1-2 cloves Garlic, chopped fine
Salt and Pepper to taste
Add all ingredients to a jar with tight fitting lid. Cover and shake well; serve. Dressing can be left out for up to 5 days. If refrigerated, remove from fridge to warm up before serving.
Italian: add 1 tsp. dried Oregano and ½ tsp. dried Thyme
Dill: Substitute Dill Mustard for Dijon mustard. Add 2 T. fresh minced Dill
Balsamic: Replace Cider Vinegar with Balsamic Vinegar; reduce mustard to 1 T.
Honey Mustard: Replace Dijon with Honey Mustard
Blue Cheese: Add ¼ C. crumbled blue cheese; reduce mustard to 1 T. Whir dressing in blender to incorporate cheese before serving.
Creamy: Use rice vinegar instead of cider vinegar. Replace mustard with Mayonnaise
From the brown bag lunch cookbook