I DON’T UNDERSTAND why anyone would buy bottled salad dressing when it takes minutes to prepare vinaigrette in your own kitchen. And while this basic oil-vinegar emulsion is a classic match for ...

In culinary school, one of the first things I learned is how to make a classic vinaigrette. Now, with 15 years of experience under my belt, it's still the one recipe I always go back to.

2 ounces red wine vinegar (about ¼ cup) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste 6 ounces canola oil (about ¾ cup) Cook's notes: This is the workhorse vinaigrette, a great all ...

Then whisk in the oil. That’s a basic sauce vinaigrette. A classic vinaigrette is made with red wine vinegar and olive oil. Of course you can add to it: mustard or shallots or herbs or spices.

Ever since I can remember, I have enjoyed crispy butter lettuce with a vinaigrette. A truly classic recipe that is always welcome at your table. One ritual that is consistent in our family.

Then whisk in the oil. That’s a basic sauce vinaigrette. A classic vinaigrette is made with red wine vinegar and olive oil. With a few key ingredients and a whisk, you can make an almost endless ...

If sweet-and-sour Italian agrodolce wanted to dress up like a classic vinaigrette, it’d look a little something like this. Let chopped raisins (any kind you have on hand will do!) and shallot ...

While this tart, punchy vinaigrette is fantastic on salads ... while garlic and onion powders lend flavor that's reminiscent of classic ranch but with a tangy twist. Melissa Rubel Jacobson's ...