1. Basic Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil can use up to 3/4 cup of oil to make it a 3:1 ratio
- salt and pepper to taste
2. Maple Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2-3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic minced fine
- salt and pepper to taste
3. Lemon Dill Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar apple cider or white balsamic work as well
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 3 tblsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed approximately 1/2 a lemon
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1-2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped fine
- salt and pepper to taste
4. Ginger Garlic Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice lemon, or lime juice work well also
- 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
- fresh ground pepper to your taste
5. Italian Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar white balsamic works as well
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp grated garlic or one small garlic clove, grated
- 3 tbsp combination of fresh herbs -parsley, basil, rosemary, oregano you can use 1 heaping tablespoon dried italian seasoning as an alternative
- salt and pepper to taste
6. Creamy Italian Vinaigrette -^^ add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to the above recipe for the creamy version. ^^
7. Raspberry Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup raspberry puree smash 1/2 cup raspberries with a fork, press thru a sieve if you do not want any seeds
- 1 tbsp honey
- salt and pepper to taste
8. Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp finely minced shallot
- 1-2 tbsp honey
- 1/8 tsp granulated garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
9. Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette with a kick!
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 1 large lime
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 1 tblsp agave syrup honey works well also
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/8 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper to taste
10. Greek Vinaigrette - this recipe doubles as the ultimate marinade for chicken
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic minced fine
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp fresh oregano chopped fine
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
ALL of these delicious homemade vinaigrettes can double perfectly as marinades for your meats and fish before grilling or baking.
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