Vinaigrette
A vinaigrette is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the dressing category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 1 Shallot
- 60 ml White wine vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 pinch sugar
- 100 ml olive oil
Instructions
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Step 1
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Prepare all required ingredients on the work surface. Peel the skin and roots of the shallot with a small knife. Measure out the vinegar and oil.
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Step 2
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Halve the shallot lengthwise. Place it flat side down on the wooden board. With a sharp knife, make several shallow cuts along its length, but do not cut all the way through; it should still hold together at one end. Turn the shallot and then dice it finely across the cuts.
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Step 3
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Pour the vinegar into a small bowl.
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Step 4 and 5
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Sprinkle a pinch of salt over it and grind some pepper into the vinegar.
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Step 6
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Add the sugar now. If you prefer less acidity, use a bit more.
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Step 7
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Whisk the salad sauce with a small whisk. All ingredients should dissolve in the liquid.
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Step 8
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Slowly drizzle in the oil while continuing to whisk until an emulsion forms.
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Step 9
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Finally add the finely diced shallot cubes and stir well.
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Step 10
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Store the vinegar‑oil vinaigrette in the bowl until just before serving. Stir again briefly to mix all components, then drizzle over the salad right before serving so it doesn’t collapse.
