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Jar of Sherry-Shallot Vinaigrette

Simply Recipes / Annika Panikker

Its all about proportions and how knowing proportions for fundamental techniques liberates you in the kitchen.

What Is the Vinaigrette Ratio?

A ratio is just a baseline.

Jar of Sherry-Shallot Vinaigrette Showcasing the Vinaigrette Ratio

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Maybe you prefer a very sharp vinaigrette with just two parts oil.

If you use lime juice as your acid, you may need more than 3 parts oil.

I think the standard 3-to-1, though, is just right.

Jar of Tarragon-Mustard Vinaigrette Poured onto a Salad (Various Lettuce Types, Sliced Tomatoes, and Sliced Avocado)

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In the dressings below, I use extra virgin olive oil.

If you want, you could use a more neutral oil.

Its all a matter of what flavors you want.

Sherry-Shallot Vinaigrette: Oil to Vinegar Ratio Added to Bowl of Shallots

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Combine the vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper.

Combine the vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper, and mustard.

Stir in the tarragon just before serving.

Tarragon-Mustard Vinaigrette: Tarragon Added to a Bowl of Vinaigrette Ingredients

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Gribiche Vinaigrette

Gribiche is traditionally mayonnaise-based, but I like it as a vinaigrette better.

It makes a wonderful sauce for roasted pork loin, or any pork preparation.

Last week I used it to dress a salad of pancetta lardons and arugula.

Gribiche Vinaigrette Ingredients Mixed Together for Oil and Vinegar Dressing

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It’s hearty and packed with ingredients.

Combine the vinegar, shallot, salt, pepper, and mustard.

Stir in the tarragon, egg, cornichons and capers.

How to Make Vinaigrette

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