A simple dressing that will wow you. Create your own version of this easy all purpose recipe – way too simple, and real tasty. A no brainer. Easy Vinaigrette – the name says it all!

Let’s get to making a “party” version, featuring the ingredients I used for my Party Pasta Salad.

Ingredients: 1 part Vinegar, 2 parts Olive oil or Vegetable oil, 1 -2 cloves garlic, minced, ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs or 1-2 Tablespoons dried herbs or a mix of both, ½ -1 teaspoon salt, to taste and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Let’s start by adding the vinegar to an appropriate sized glass mixing bowl or glass jar with a tight fitting lid.

Now add the oil

and salt and pepper.

Almost done. I told you it was easy. Maybe it should have “Super” in front of the “Easy”. Or would that be too complicated?

To the vinegar and oil add the garlic

and give it a good whisk.

Okay punish it a bit. Bad, bad vinaigrette.

Nothing that some spices won’t fix.

Add the fresh chopped herbs or dried herb(s) of choice.

Give it another good whisk.

and then serve.

Simple and oh so easy. Enjoy Easy Vinaigrette as a dressing, on salads, or cold pasta. Great as a marinade on vegetables, meats, and fish.

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Easy Vinaigrette

1 part Vinegar
2 parts Olive oil or Vegetable oil
1 – 2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh herbs or 1 – 2 Tablespoons dried herbs or a mix of both
½ – 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Optional:
½-1 lemon or lime juiced
1-2 teaspoons Dijon style mustard
1 Tablespoon Prepared Pesto
Replace Vinegar part with Red or White Wine

Place all ingredients into appropriate sized glass mixing bowl or glass jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake the jar/whisk until blended.  Use as a dressing on salads, cold pasta or as a marinade on vegetables, meats, and fish. Can be refrigerated; shake or whisk before using.