4 savoury homemade vinaigrettes

Skip the grocery lines (and preservatives!) and whip up these quick and healthy homemade vinaigrettes.

The classic salad dressing that can be (and should be) whipped up just before serving, then used sparingly over the freshest mixed greens. Since all the ingredients used in vinaigrette are pantry staples, this is a gourmet touch that is quick and easy to make and not costly at all.

Makes 50 millilitres (1/4 cup)

• 50 ml (1/4 c) extra-virgin or virgin olive oil
• 20 ml (4 tsp) vinegar (white wine, red wine or tarragon) or fresh lemon juice
• 3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to tasteIn a small, nonreactive bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well blended. Use immediately.

Fresh herbs give a heightened taste to this vinaigrette that you will never get from a bottled version.

Makes 50 millilitres (1/4 cup)

• 50 ml (1/4 c) extra-virgin or virgin olive oil
• 20 ml (4 tsp) vinegar (white wine, red wine or tarragon) or fresh lemon juice
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) minced fresh herb, such as tarragon, basil, chives or parsley
• 3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to tasteIn a small, nonreactive bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well blended. Use immediately.

This is a classic dressing often served in good French restaurants.

Makes 50 millilitres (1/4 cup)

• 50 millilitres (1/4 c) extra-virgin or virgin olive oil
• 20 ml (4 tsp) vinegar (white wine, red wine or tarragon) or fresh lemon juice
• 5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
• 3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to tasteIn a small, nonreactive bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well blended. Use immediately.

Experiment with different vinegars and/or lemon juice when you make this dressing.

Makes 50 millilitres (1/4 cup)

• 50 ml (1/4 c) extra-virgin or virgin olive oil
• 20 ml (4 tsp) vinegar (white wine, red wine or tarragon) or fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove blanched and chopped garlic or 1 clove pressed garlic
• 3 ml (1/2 tsp) salt
• Freshly ground pepper, to tasteIn a small, nonreactive bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until well blended. Use immediately.

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