Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

A two-minute, simple vinaigrette. Yields enough to lightly dress a salad for 4.

Ingredients

  • 3 T olive oil
  • 1 T white wine vinegar (or balsamic, apple cider, rice, or other wine vinegar)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fresh black pepper

OPTIONAL Add Ins

  • 1-2 T fresh chopped herbs (dill, basil, parsley, cilantro, mint, thyme)
  • Finely minced garlic clove
  • 2 T minced or grated ginger
  • 2 tsp finely chopped shallots, scallions or onion
  • 2 T finely grated parmesan or feta
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2-1 tsp sugar or honey

Directions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a small mason jar, screw on the lid, and shake until blended. Or, whisk the ingredients together in a bowl.
  2. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Add to salad, toss, and serve.
  3. Keep leftover dressing in sealed jar in refrigerator for 2-3 days.