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Oil & Vinegar Salad Dressings

Oil & vinegar-based salad dressings, also known as vinaigrettes, include such classics as the basic French dressing, Italian dressing, as well as many more variations.

Make the Perfect Vinaigrette

Learn how to make the perfect oil & vinegar salad dressing, also called a vinaigrette. These simple tips will help you make a great vinaigrette dressing anytime.

Oil & Vinegar Salad Dressing - Basic Vinaigrette Recipe

This simple oil & vinegar salad dressing is also called a basic vinaigrette or French dressing. Variations include Italian dressing, mustard vinaigrette, herbed vinaigrette and many others.

Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe - Easy Salad Dressing Recipe

This mustard vinaigrette recipe is one of the simplest variations on the basic vinaigrette formula and a delicious salad dressing in its own right.

Herbed Vinaigrette Recipe - Easy Salad Dressing Recipe

This herbed vinaigrette recipe is another easy variation on the basic vinaigrette formula. It can be prepared with any one of a number of dried herbs including thyme, marjoram, basil, chives or tarragon.

Italian Vinaigrette Recipe - Oil & Vinegar Salad Dressing Recipe

This Italian vinaigrette is made with extra virgin olive oil instead of salad oil, and features minced garlic, dried oregano and chopped parsley.

Kiwano-Lime Vinaigrette

The kiwano (or "horned cucumber") is a fruit notable for the small, spiny "horns" that dot its bright orange and yellow skin. Here's a simple salad dressing using fresh kiwano juice.

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