Italian Vinaigrette
📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sauces A simple, customizable Italian vinaigrette base enhanced with dried herbs and seasonings. This archival recipe offers a quick way to elevate a standard vinegar and oil dressing.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 0 mins | 5 mins | Variable |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Glass storage bottle
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As Needed | Greens | Fresh, washed |
| To Taste | Salt | Fine grain |
| To Taste | Pepper | Freshly cracked |
| As Needed | White Vinegar | Additional for acidity |
| As Needed | Italian Seasoning | Dried |
| As Needed | Thyme | Dried |
| 1 bottle | White Vinegar & Oil Dressing Base | Commercial or pre-mixed |
Instructions
Step 1: Season the Greens
- In a large bowl, toss the as needed greens with to taste salt and to taste pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Prepare the Vinaigrette
- In a separate container, combine the 1 bottle white vinegar & oil dressing base with as needed white vinegar, as needed italian seasoning, and as needed thyme.
- Whisk thoroughly to incorporate the herbs, then let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before bottling.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in a sealed glass bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; shake well before each use.
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