{"id":1993696,"date":"2024-05-16T18:55:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T22:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=1993696"},"modified":"2024-07-19T17:48:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T22:48:26","slug":"quick-oil-and-vinegar-dressing","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/quick-oil-and-vinegar-dressing\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil and Vinegar Dressing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oil and vinegar is a humble salad dressing, but it’s also one of the easiest, quickest dressings to master. It’s more of a formula than a recipe\u2014oil and vinegar plus spices\u2014so you can start with the basic ratio and tweak it to suit your taste. After making oil and vinegar dressing once or twice, you won’t even need to consult the recipe when you want to spruce up healthy salad recipes<\/a> and vegetable side dishes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The best part: This basic vinaigrette is a cinch to make. With our method, you don’t even need a whisk!<\/p>\n

How to Make Oil and Vinegar Dressing\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Oil and vinegar dressing is a basic vinaigrette that combines oil, vinegar and seasonings like salt and pepper. Simply place the ingredients in a jar and shake.<\/p>\n

Our recipe uses a ratio of three parts oil to one part vinegar to create the perfect balance of fat and acid. You can use any type of oil or vinegar, and include other ingredients for complexity. Substitute apple cider vinegar to make apple cider vinaigrette<\/a>, add herbs and garlic for Italian dressing<\/a> or make a custom dressing with flavors like mustard, citrus zest or maple syrup.<\/p>\n

Remember that oil and vinegar don’t stay mixed without an emulsifier like egg, mayonnaise or mustard. This oil and vinegar salad dressing recipe doesn’t contain any of those ingredients, so the dressing only stays together in a temporary emulsion. That means the components will start separating as soon as the dressing sits. It doesn’t mean it’s gone bad, though; give the dressing a vigorous shake before serving to bring it all together again.<\/p>\n

Oil and Vinegar Dressing Ingredients\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n