Secrets of the Salad Dressing Caper -- AKA Helen's Oil & Vinegar Salad
Dressing
Here's another excellent contribution from Helen -- this is her recipe for vinaigrette. It's easy, very flavorful and worth bothering to make it from scratch.
1 tsp Salt
1 Garlic clove
3 tsp Cider vinegar
2 tsp Water
Oil to taste -- about 2 Tbsp (we use less)
Herbs / seasonings if desired
Helen says:
"You can substitute lemon juice or use part balsamic vinegar. This amount makes enough for a bowl of salad. I like to rub the garlic into the salt and then chop it or use a garlic press."
We noticed that when tomatoes are not in season or are less flavorful than we'd like, Helen often pre-soaks store-bought tomatoes along with some very thinly sliced red onion in the dressing to infuse with flavor a few hours before making the salad for supper.
Here's another excellent contribution from Helen -- this is her recipe for vinaigrette. It's easy, very flavorful and worth bothering to make it from scratch.
1 tsp Salt
1 Garlic clove
3 tsp Cider vinegar
2 tsp Water
Oil to taste -- about 2 Tbsp (we use less)
Herbs / seasonings if desired
Helen says:
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"You can substitute lemon juice or use part balsamic vinegar. This amount makes enough for a bowl of salad. I like to rub the garlic into the salt and then chop it or use a garlic press."
We noticed that when tomatoes are not in season or are less flavorful than we'd like, Helen often pre-soaks store-bought tomatoes along with some very thinly sliced red onion in the dressing to infuse with flavor a few hours before making the salad for supper.