CLASSIC WHITE WINE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING!! KITCHEN BASICS!!

Today we are getting down to basics! This classic, white wine vinaigrette salad dressing is the most basic of basics! This is a great recipe that will serve you for a lifetime and beauty here is that you will use ingredients that you most likely already have on hand. Salad dressing is so easy to make. Yes I know you can pick up a bottle in any grocery store, however homemade is so much tastier and fresher and since you already have what you need, why not make it yourself? This one is quick, simple and delicious. Perfect for dressing a bowl of greens, a plate of home grown tomatoes, or as a marinade for chicken, pork, fish or seafood. You will get tons of mileage out of this basic but timeless recipe!

The ingredients list is sparse, but that does not mean you can't amp it up if you like! It starts with olive oil or whatever oil you use on an everday basis. Do you like avocado oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil or a delicious nut oil? Use that! The ratio here is 3 parts oil to 1 part white wine vinegar which you should not confuse with white vinegar. White vinegar is a petroleum byproduct and has a very high acidic taste and can be acrid. White wine vinegar comes from, as luck would have it, white wine. Fermented in barrels and strained to become this mild, delicious vinegar.

Most vinaigrette will have some sort of emulsifier. In this case we are using some Dijon mustard. Grainy mustard or Chardonnay mustard would be great here as well. Your choice, however I do not recommend using regular yellow mustard. Keep that for your hot dog. Next up a little sweetness to offset the tartness of the vinegar. I am using honey, you should feel free to use agave nectar, maple syrup, or if you want a fruity dressing pop in a bit of your favorite fruit preserves for a spunky raspberry or apricot vinaigrette. Salt and pepper to taste and you are ready to go.

I like to pop everything in a mason jar and shake this up. You can always make this in a bowl with a whisk or even in your standard or shake blender. It's all going to work here. Use what you have, make this your own and you are on your way to greatness.

I have made you the most basic of this recipe. If you prefer your dressing to be a bit more tart, use the ratio of 2 parts vinegar to 3 parts oil and if you really like the tartness to shine, use equal parts of oil to vinegar. You can change this up by using red wine vinegar instead of white or even champagne vinegar will add a different flavor still. If you want to add more flavor try adding a finely minced shallot or a bit of sweet onion, a clove of fresh garlic or some freshly snipped herbs from the garden such as chives, tarragon or dill. So many possibilities here! What direction do you want to go?

This classic dressing is one that will serve you for a lifetime. One you will make without refering to a written recipe and one that you will teach generations to come. One that you will reach for often for so many uses. I hope you give this classic white wine vinaigrette dressing a try sometime soon and I hope you love it!

Happy eating!

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