Chef Eva’s Salad Dressing -Vinaigrette

BEST HERB Vinaigrette SALAD DRESSING
Change your salad dressing from ordinary to extraordinary!  When we serve salad greens, everyone knows they will be getting my fresh ‘herb’ dressing with it.  Friends and family still rave about it to this day. “When are you going to add your salad dressing to your blog?” I hope you like it!
SECRET FORMULA:  The secret is twofold (1) The ‘FRESH’ herbs speak for themselves.  (2) You are looking for the right balance of oil and vinegar. Taste the dressing before serving.  I can not emphasize this enough.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 vinegar – (blueberry + balsamic vinegar)
  • 2/3 oil – avocado, olive or hazelnut
  • 1/4 tsp pepper*
  • 1/4 tsp salt*
  • FRESH Herbs: Italian parsley, thyme -lemon thyme, tarragon, basil

The amount of herbs varies -no exact measurement.  Over the years, I have found that  you never put in too much herbs.
*FRESH ground pepper corn (and salt) adds a specific aroma
Hint: If you don’t have everything ..improvise.  Also, use best ingredients because you are not using that much of it.

Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

  • Mix avocado oil with pepper + salt
  • Add vinegar – blend/shake in a small jar.
  • ADD HERBS**

**BEFORE YOU ADD THE HERBS – TASTE the dressing using a piece of lettuce [ This is an important step]

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TASTE TEST: The best way to test this recipe is with a piece of lettuce. The taste should be dull. You are looking for the balance of oil and vinegar. The dressing should not be too vinegary.  You need to keep in mind that the taste should be dull. The herbs will add a tangy lift.  A mistake some people make is to have the vinegar overpowering.
Last step ..add the herbs. They provide an exquisite bright flavour to your dressing. I add lots of herbs.

FARM TO TABLE 
The new trend serving prepared meals  directly from the farm to the table has captured a lot of chefs/restaurants.  I support this wonderful trend in natural eating, as we dig into our herb ‘farm’ to prepare this salad dressing.

Fragrant Basil Growing In Your Garden

FRESH SALAD DRESSING
I have heard people say that once you have had fresh salad dressing, you never go back to store bought again. It is true for me. I always have oil and vinegar in the house. There is no excuse not to make a quick dressing or vinaigrette in 5 minutes.

ARE YOU ABLE TO TELL IF VINEGAR IS BAD?
Vinegar has an indefinite shelf life. It can still alter in appearance and strength after five to ten years. Balsamic vinegar has a tangy-sweet taste.  It  is aged in oak caskets and becomes darker and sweeter as it ages.  Hints of the oak casket linger in this vinegar. The best place to store vinegar is in a fairly cool, dark place. aside: My friend who has wine from Abe Lincoln’s private stock  said, ” You don’t want to drink it. It tastes like vinegar. “

Blueberry vinegar is good for your health. Blueberries improve eyesight and memory.  The list goes on. You can even buy blueberry vinegar capsules for health therapy ( sometimes called ‘Nordic Tonic‘). Remember the apple cider vinegar trend? Everyone was taking a shot of apple cider vinegar as a daily tonic.  Healthy trends are good trends.

WE SHOULD EAT LOTS OF SALADS  Let your salad dressing wake up your taste buds.  A five minute marvel. Voila!

14 thoughts on “Chef Eva’s Salad Dressing -Vinaigrette”

    • Simply Splendid Food says:
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      Blueberry vinegar is mixed with the balsamic vinegar – a blend. The total amount of both vinegars equals 1/3 cup ( if the oil is 2/3 cup). There is no fast rule. The dressing s 2/3 oil and 1/3 vinegar. You kind of eye ball it. If you are out of balsamic, make it with ‘all’ blueberry vinegar. But, keep the proportions in line.

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  4. samuelsonandscott says:
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    What a great salad dressing. 🙂 I like adding many herbs inside the dressing itself. Such a simple idea but I never thought to do it exactly how you describe the process. I used to be an oil and vinegar and garlic dressing maker for so many years I can not count the years. This dressing is unique; a real special twist to salad dressings. It makes me smile to know how you share some good tips about constructing this recipe. So many recipes fall short because the hidden tips are never revealed. I thank you for sharing your revelations. You are the best 🙂

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