Basic Vinaigrette & Variations

Name: Basic Vinaigrette & Variations
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 tbsp (90 mL) olive oil; 4 tbsp (50 mL) white wine vinegar; 2 tbsp (30 mL) water; ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt; ⅛ tsp (0.5 mL) ground black pepper

This simple vinaigrette is delicious on its own, but it’s also a great starting point for light, flavorful homemade dressings.

Ingredients

6 tbsp (90 mL) olive oil
4 tbsp (50 mL) white wine vinegar
2 tbsp (30 mL) water
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
⅛ tsp (0.5 mL) ground black pepper

Variations	Ingredients
Asian Vinaigrette	2 tbsp (30 mL) Basic Vinaigrette 1 tbsp (15 mL) reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tsp (10 mL) honey 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame seeds (optional) ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground ginger 1 small garlic clove, pressed
Dijon Vinaigrette	2 tbsp (30 mL) Basic Vinaigrette ½ tbsp (7 mL) plain Greek yogurt or sour cream 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard ½ tsp (1 mL) lemon juice 1 small clove garlic, pressed
Greek Vinaigrette	2 tbsp (30 mL) Basic Vinaigrette 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice (about ½ a lemon) 1 small garlic clove, pressed ¼ tsp (1 mL) dried oregano
Barbecue Lime Vinaigrette	2 tbsp (30 mL) Basic Vinaigrette 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice (about ½ a lime) 2 tsp (10 mL) barbecue sauce 1 tsp (5 mL) plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Cinnamon-Honey Vinaigrette	2 tbsp (30 mL) Basic Vinaigrette 1 tsp (5 mL) honey ¼ orange, juiced ¼ tsp (0.5 mL) ground cinnamon

Directions

Add the oil, vinegar, water, salt, and pepper to the Measure, Mix & Pour^®; mix until blended.

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. nutrients per serving: Calories 160, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugars 0 g, Protein 0 g