French dressing (aka vinaigrette) will transform anything from mixed salad leaves to tomatoes, avocado or tinned beans into a tasty side dish or simple starter.
Makes 200ml
Difficulty
Easy
Preparation Time
Less than 10 minutes
Cooking Time
Less than 10 minutes
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Ingredients to make 200ml
2 tbsp
Red or white wine vinegar
1 tsp
Mustard, ideally Dijon or French
½
Garlic clove, crushed
1½ tsp
Caster sugar
8 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, or a mix of olive oil and sunflower oil
-
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Approximate Times
Preparation :
Less than 10 minutes
Cooking :
Less than 10 minutes
Method
To make the vinaigrette, put the vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar, a pinch of salt and some pepper into a bowl. Whisk until well combined. Gradually whisk in the oil, 2–3 teaspoons at a time, until it is all incorporated and the dressing is thick and glossy.
