Marthas Favorite Vinaigrette And Variations Food

MARTHA'S FAVORITE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Secure lid and shake vigorously until thickened. Refrigerate up to 3 days (shake vigorously before each use.)

BASIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
• Slowly add oil, whisking until emulsified, or shake the ingredients in a jar, or whirl them in a blender.

VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl or jar, combine white-wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey; season generously with coarse salt and ground pepper. Whisk or shake to combine. Add olive oil; whisk or shake again. Store in an airtight container or jar, and refrigerate, up to 2 weeks. Shake before using.

MARTHA STEWART'S ADD-ON VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
• Slowly add olive oil, whisking until emulsified. Or shake the ingredients in a jar, or whirl them in a blender.
• Variations. For Garlic: Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic or 1/2 clove crushed. For Balsamic: Substitute balsamic vinegar for the wine vinegar. For Lemon Parmesan: Use fresh lemon juice instead of vinegar; add 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan. For Scallion: Add 3 chopped whole scallions (about 1/4 cup). For Herb: Add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley, or tarragon. For Blue Cheese: Add 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Roquefort.

MARTHA'S FAVORITE VINAIGRETTE (AND VARIATIONS)

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and sugar. Slowly whisk in olive oil, until emulsified. or shake ingredients in a jar. GARLIC: add 1 tsp minced garlic or 1/2 clove crushed BALSAMIC: substitute balsamic vinegar for the wine vinegar LEMON PARMESAN: use fresh lemon juice instead of vinegar, add 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan SCALLION: add 3 chopped whole scallions (about 1/4 cup) HERB: add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, parsley or tarragon BLUE CHEESE: add 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Roquefort

MARTHA'S ROASTED GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle garlic with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap in parchment, then in foil. Bake until soft, about 30 minutes. Squeeze garlic from skins. Mash until smooth.
• Whisk together the remaining ingredients with the roasted garlic and remaining oil.

10-MINUTE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together mustard, sugar, and shallot if using. Whisk in vinegar or lemon juice, then oil in a slow, steady stream. Season with salt and pepper.

BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING WITH 8 VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Shake all ingredients for your chosen variation together in a tightly-lidded container OR whisk together in a small bowl.
• Let stand 10 minutes to rehydrate dried herbs and blend flavors.
• Shake again then dress salad as desired.
• Note -- I recommend the lemon dressing on spinach.
• Note -- I recommend the Bacon Dressing, Mustard Dressing, and Balsamic Vinaigrette on strong greens such as escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.
• Note -- The sweeter version of the mustard dressing is great for a vinegar coleslaw if you discover that you have accidentally gotten one of those occasional cabbages that are a touch on the bitter side.
• Note -- feel free to play with other seasonings, more complex blends, flavored oils, and flavored vinegars. Once you've learned the technique you can customize your salad dressing to suit just about any meal.