vinaigrette
/,vinei'gret/
Definition
Noun: 1. A cold sauce or dressing for salads, consisting of oil and vinegar, typically seasoned with salt, pepper, herbs, and often mustard or garlic.
Usage
- As a salad dressing: The primary use is to dress and flavor salads.
- The simple green salad was tossed in a light vinaigrette.
- She prefers a balsamic vinaigrette on her tomatoes.
- As a marinade: It can be used to marinate vegetables, meat, or fish before cooking.
- The chicken soaked in a lemon-herb vinaigrette for several hours.
Advanced Usage
- "Vinaigrette" is the standard term in culinary contexts. The phrase "vinaigrette sauce" is less common but can be used for clarity.
- The classic ratio for a basic vinaigrette is three parts oil to one part vinegar, but this can be adjusted.
Variants and Related Words
- French dressing: In some regions, this is a synonym for a basic oil-and-vinegar vinaigrette. However, in other places, "French dressing" refers to a creamy, orange-colored, tomato-based dressing.
- Emulsion: A vinaigrette is a temporary emulsion, meaning the oil and vinegar are mixed but will separate over time unless an emulsifier (like mustard) is used.
Synonyms
- Salad dressing (specifically an oil-and-vinegar based one)
- Dressing
Idioms or Fixed Phrases
- (Basic/Classic) vinaigrette: Refers to the standard preparation of oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Mustard vinaigrette / Balsamic vinaigrette / Herb vinaigrette: Phrases that specify the type of vinegar or a key flavoring ingredient used.
Noun
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oil and vinegar with mustard and garlic
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