Basic Vinaigrette

Name: Basic Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes 600 ml (1 pint)
Ingredients: 300 ml (10 fl oz) ground-nut oil; 3–4 sprigs of fresh thyme; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 bunch of fresh basil; 1 bay leaf; ½ bunch of fresh tarragon; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 300 ml (10 fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil (French or Italian); 25 ml (1 fl oz) balsamic vinegar; 3 shallots, finely chopped; 12 black peppercorns, lightly crushed

Preparation info

Makes
600 ml

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

More Rhodes Around Britain

By Gary Rhodes

Published 1995

About

This basic recipe is very convenient. Once made, it can sit in your fridge and be used at any time and for any dish you might fancy. The vinegar just gives a very slight sweetness to the taste.

Ingredients

300 ml (10 fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil (French or Italian)
300 ml (10

Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Warm the olive and ground-nut oils together. Place all the remaining ingredients into a 750 ml (1¼ pint) bottle. Pour the oil into the bottle and close with a cork or screw top. For the best results, leave