How to Build a Basic Salad Dressing

With just a few items from your pantry, and a little knowledge of ratios, you can whip up a basic salad dressing suitable for every occasion.

How to make a Basic Salad Dressing

START WITH

+ 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
+ 2 tsp balsamic vinegar

Add into a clean jar, screw on lid tightly and shake to combine.

BUILD IT UP

+ 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
+ 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
+ 1 tsp honey

Combine ingredients (warm the honey first a little if you can) in a small bowl and whisk to combine.

MIX IT UP

+2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
+ 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
+ 1 tsp honey
+1 tsp Dijon mustard

Whisk all ingredients together to combine.

OR

+2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
+ 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
+ 1 tsp honey
+ 1 tsp wholegrain

Whisk all ingredients together to combine.

TRY

+ 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
+ 1 tbs lemon juice
+ 1 tsp tahini
+ 1 pinch salt
+ 1 pinch pepper

Whisk together tahini and oil until a smooth paste is formed, then whisk all ingredients together to combine.

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