How to Make Basic Vinaigrette: A Simple Vinaigrette Recipe

Giuliana loves fresh salad with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar. But if company’s coming, she likes to whisk up a simple vinaigrette dressing, and today she shows us how. Giuliana’s rule is to start with two parts Extra Virgin Olive Oil to one part Balsamic Vinegar, and taste and observe as you whisk. Find out why Giuliana adds Dijon mustard, and what you can substitute. Do you know why it’s important to dry your lettuce before dressing the salad? Learn the secret here.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Golden Balsamic Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar, Sea Salt and other salad essentials are available from the DeLallo pantry.

Need a pasta course to go with your salad? In the Sauce videos, Giuliana shows us how to make a homemade pasta sauce so quick, it’s ready in the time it takes to cook the pasta.