Vinaigrette Dressing For A Crowd Recipes

HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl (or your food processor), whisk together the vinegar and mustard. You can adjust the vinegar as desired -- ie, if you prefer less tart dressing, slightly reduce the amount of vinegar and increase the mustard.
• If you're using creamed honey, you'll have to warm it up to liquify it -- then allow it to cool a bit. In a slow drizzle, whisk in the honey to the vinegar/mustard mixture.
• Whisk in the oil, also in a slow drizzle. You can adjust the oil at this point as well, adding about 3 1/2 cups then tasting and adjusting to your preference.
• Add salt to taste and freshly ground pepper.

BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING WITH 8 VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Shake all ingredients for your chosen variation together in a tightly-lidded container OR whisk together in a small bowl.
• Let stand 10 minutes to rehydrate dried herbs and blend flavors.
• Shake again then dress salad as desired.
• Note -- I recommend the lemon dressing on spinach.
• Note -- I recommend the Bacon Dressing, Mustard Dressing, and Balsamic Vinaigrette on strong greens such as escarole, curly endive, and dandelion greens.
• Note -- The sweeter version of the mustard dressing is great for a vinegar coleslaw if you discover that you have accidentally gotten one of those occasional cabbages that are a touch on the bitter side.
• Note -- feel free to play with other seasonings, more complex blends, flavored oils, and flavored vinegars. Once you've learned the technique you can customize your salad dressing to suit just about any meal.

SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Set a medium bowl on a kitchen towel shaped like an "O" (this helps keep the bowl steady while whisking). Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking continuously until the mixture is combined and blended well. Use right away, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

BASIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.
• Slowly add oil, whisking until emulsified, or shake the ingredients in a jar, or whirl them in a blender.