Best Basic Vinaigrette recipe

Springtime means LOTS of greens and LOTS of salads here. This basic vinaigerette recipe makes every salad, and ever green – from arugula, spinach, field greens to chinese cabbage – taste great. And it’s versatile for a changing palate. I change up what kinds of vinegar I use, from something heavy like balsamic, or a lighter white wine vinegar or an apple cider for something more savory.

Best Basic Vinaigrette

1 cup vinegar (you can use balsamic, white or apple cider vinegar) to 2 cups olive oil.

1 garlic clove minced

1 half fresh squeezed lemon (or and orange works too)

1 tsp of Dijon mustard (dried mustard works too)

1 tsp of honey

fresh ground salt and pepper.

I make batches in mason jars and store it in the fridge. The oil will separate and solidify when refrigerated. I place it on the stove while making dinner to warm it enough to break it back up, shake and serve.