How To: Make a Vinaigrette

It's not difficult to make a vinaigrette and can usually be made with things you have around the kitchen. You need an oil, usually olive oil is used. You need vinegar. I recommend not using white vinegar generally as it's to strong and offers no flavor beyond vinegar. Balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar are nice alternatives.

I tend to flavor the vinaigrette with whatever else is being served. Basil and parmesan are a nice combo, mustard and thyme work well. Roasted garlic and rosemary are nice, too. Generally I pick one herb and one "other". You can use multiples, but it's not supposed to be a difficult item.

You can sweeten your vinaigrette with sugar, honey, syrup if you desire. Fruit preserves make for tasty options too.

Use plenty of salt and pepper. I find a lot of people are scared to use salt. You would have to go out of your way to make it taste salty, but remember, salt makes flavors of what you put it on come out of the woodwork.

Whisk it all together and taste along the way.