Description
A French vinaigrette is a simple yet elegant salad dressing. This recipe is very easy.
Ingredients
1 clv garlic (finely chopped)
1 t salt
3 T vinegar (red wine vinegar)
1 pn pepper (freshly ground)
6 T olive oil
Instructions
- Place chopped garlic in the mortar and mash it lightly then add the salt and pepper. Mix.
- Stir in vinegar until salt has dissolved.
- Add olive oil and whisk until well blended.
Notes
Alternatively, crush the garlic the back of a spoon in a small bowl and place the crushed garlic, salt, pepper and vinegar in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake until salt is dissolved. Then add oil, screw lid and shake again until well blended.
The original recipe will yield enough dressing for 4-6 portions.
A basic vinaigrette lends itself to multiple variations.
Yield
1 batch
Preparation time
10
Cooking time
0
Total time
10 minutes