Everyday Vinaigrette!

Warm weather and a plethora of salad greens are right around the corner. So be prepared with your own homemade salad dressings! Everyday Vinaigrette is one we keep in constant rotation for delicious composed salads at a moment's notice. 

A salad is a great way to make sure you get your vegetables for the day. 
Because we are so rural in our new home, we don’t always have traditional salad greens. But we always have other fresh vegetables, seasonal greens, and homegrown sprouts to put together for a quick salad anytime. And the best part of an impromptu salad? The dressing of course!

This Everyday Vinaigrette salad dressing is so easy. It calls for basic ingredients and is perfectly delicious! It is a mild-flavored vinaigrette, especially enjoyable to those who have more pucker factor. I think vinaigrettes are overlooked due to the strong vinegar flavor found in many recipes. But this one is perfect for a custom-order flavor for your family. For those that are not fans of sour food, try Rice Wine Vinegar, for an especially mild vinaigrette. 

I hope you give it a try. This easy-going dressing is a good recipe to use as you explore the different flavors of vinegar. Don't let the soy sauce fool you, this is not an Asain flavored vinaigrette, it is the easiest way to add “salt” to the vinaigrette! That my friend was the best cooking tip ever!

Ingredients needed for this recipe:

• oil
• vinegar of choice
• sugar or honey
• dijon mustard
• soy sauce

You will also need the following:

• liquid measuring cup
• measuring spoons
• storage/shaker jar, or
• storage container

Now we are ready to begin!

Everyday Vinaigrette. 

Everyday Vinaigrette

Adapted from: Best Lunchbox ever!

Scant 2/3 c oil of choice, we use avocado oil

¼ c apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, or Balsamic vinegar

2 t soy sauce

2 t sugar or honey

2 t Dijon mustard

Combine all ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Secure the top and shake to combine. 

Shake again before dressing your salad. 

Refrigerate leftovers if desired.

Makes approximately 1 cup of vinaigrette.

Storage options for Everyday Vinaigrette. Once made you may be stored at room temperature if desired (after all your oil and vinegar are stored at room temp...) for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for longer storage time. 

UPDATE:  For your convenience, a "copy and paste" version of Everyday Vinaigrette has been included below. 

#HomemadeGroceryStoreRecipe!

#wholefoodingredients

#scratchmadefoodforyourfamily

Thanks for stopping by!

Hey you, don’t miss a post! Please consider following Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household. To follow by email, and/or by RSS feed, complete the application located on the right-hand side of the blog. Please Note, some posts may contain affiliate links, thank you for supporting Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household.

PS, friends, and family who love good food and household ideas might love us too! Tell them about us, and thanks for the referral!

You may also enjoy, Creative writing from the heart... stories of life, living, and family.

Printable "copy and paste" version:

Everyday Vinaigrette

Adapted from: Best Lunchbox ever!

Scant 2/3 c oil of choice, we use avocado oil

¼ c apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, or Balsamic vinegar

2 t soy sauce

2 t sugar or honey

2 t Dijon mustard

Combine all ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Secure the top and shake to combine. 

Shake again before dressing your salad. 

Refrigerate leftovers if desired.

Makes approximately 1 cup of vinaigrette.

Storage options for Everyday Vinaigrette. Once made you may be stored at room temperature if desired (after all your oil and vinegar are stored at room temp...) for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for longer storage time. 

~~~~