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[Frosted Cake]

I'd like to make some homemade salad dressings that I can also maybe use as a glaze for fish & chicken.   I am on a limited budget, so can't puchase all of them.

Which are the best for multiple uses:  Red Wine Vinegar, White Wine Vinegar, Balsamic Vinegar, etc.   I don't want anything too strong.

Appreciate any advice and recipes for dressings!   

[perfumera De La Luz]

I always make my own, it tastes so much better!

My faves are Rice Wine Vin and Balsamic. I always use a good organic olive oil, never canola! 

You can also play with replacing Or suplementing a portion of the vinegar w/ fresh citrus juice. 

[sabatini]

Balsamic makes a great glaze, and tho I like both red wine vinegar & rice vinegar, you can't beat good old fashioned apple cider vinegar! It makes a yummy vinaigrette!

IMO, plain white vinegar is only good for cleaning.

[Frosted Cake]

Thanks so much.

I assume you mix the vinegar in with olive oil, maybe honey, citrus juice as you mentioned, any other ingredients?

[sabatini]

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@Frosted Cake wrote:

Thanks so much.

I assume you mix the vinegar in with olive oil, maybe honey, citrus juice as you mentioned, any other ingredients?

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Yes, exactly! That'd taste great! You could add a bit of Dijon mustard if you'd like too.

The classic ratio is 3 to 1:

3 parts oil, 1 part vinegar, but you don't have to be so particular. Back in the day, my mom used to add Italian seasoning to red wine vinegar & let it sit, & then add the oil.

Happy salad dressing making!

[Frosted Cake]

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@sabatini wrote:

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@Frosted Cake wrote:

Thanks so much.

I assume you mix the vinegar in with olive oil, maybe honey, citrus juice as you mentioned, any other ingredients?

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Yes, exactly! That'd taste great! You could add a bit of Dijon mustard if you'd like too.

The classic ratio is 3 to 1:

3 parts oil, 1 part vinegar, but you don't have to be so particular. Back in the day, my mom used to add Italian seasoning to red wine vinegar & let it sit, & then add the oil.

Happy salad dressing making!

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Sabatini!

Thanks for the info!!   I'm trying my hand in the kitchen more and saving money.  I love preparing healthy foods and just being creative.  I was always a baker, but I never enjoyed cooking.    I'm having fun now!!

Thanks for your guidance!

[toria]

For salad dressings pick either red or white wine vinegar or an apple cider vinegar.  Those are the most versatile.  Balsamic is thick and syrupy and its good but its not good for making salad dressing alone with in my opinion.

[Frosted Cake]

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@toria wrote:

For salad dressings pick either red or white wine vinegar or an apple cider vinegar.  Those are the most versatile.  Balsamic is thick and syrupy and its good but its not good for making salad dressing alone with in my opinion.

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Thanks Toria08.

Great information.   

[VaBelle35]

I really light champagne vinegar.  It's very mild.

I find it at Marshalls/TJ Maxx/Home Goods all the time.