Oil and Vinegar Dressing

Name: Oil and Vinegar Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 4-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Who needs store-bought dressing when basic vinaigrette is this easy to make? We'll show you how to make oil and vinegar dressing in under a minute.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
4-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

In a 1-qt. jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients; seal and shake well. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 120 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

It's about as simple as you can get, but this oil and vinegar dressing hits all the right flavor notes. Try it with any vinegar you like. Just be sure to shake well to emulsify the ingredients so the dressing perfectly coats your salad. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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