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How To: Make Salad Dressing

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A basic Dijon vinaigrette, like the one that’s mixed up in this video, can be used for up to three weeks after making.
What You Need
Shakable dressing container, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, olive oil, Kosher salt, freshly-ground pepper, tablespoon, teaspoon

Follow These Six Easy Steps

Step 1
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1Find and clean a reusable container

If you don’t have a traditional dressing shaker, a mason jar or a peanut butter jar work just as well.

Step 2
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2Add 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Step 3
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3Add 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar

Step 4
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4Add 6 teaspoons olive oil

The ratio of oil to vinegar should be 3:1.

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5Add salt and pepper to taste

A pinch of Kosher salt and of freshly-ground pepper should do the trick.

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6Shake to combine

Serve or refrigerate.

Aha! The olive oil will solidify, so be sure to set the dressing out at room temperature about an hour before you want to serve it or run the container under hot water.

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