Creating your own salad dressing can help make you a stronger cook.

Master this vinaigrette, and youll have the confidence to improvise other dishes.

(If using a jar, add oil, tightly seal lid, and shake until emulsified).

Go-To-Vinaigrette

Photo: Greg DuPree

Store vinaigrette in an airtight container or glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.