Huffington Magazine Issue 57 | Page 86

Exit UICK, GO TO YOUR refrigerator. Open the door. Take the bottled salad dressings out and throw them in the garbage. Take the garbage bag out into the street, and give it a few swift kicks. Now you’re ready to make vinaigrette. If you’re thinking, “That’s a bit drastic,” you won’t think so after we’re done here. If you’re thinking, “I don’t like salad, I don’t need to make vinaigrette,” you’re wrong. Vinaigrette isn’t just salad dressing. It can be a dunking vessel for juicy roasted chicken, a mix-in for your rice or pasta, a marinade for your next steak, and the world’s greatest accompaniment to roasted vegetables. And yes, it’s also the most delicious blanket on the planet for salads. Also, did we mention it’s one of the easiest (and most rewarding) things to make? Enough talking, let’s just make some. First, the simple rules of making a vinaigrette. HUFFINGTON 07.14.13 EAT THIS GETTY IMAGES/STOCKFOOD Q 3 RULES FOR A CLASSIC VINAIGRETTE Vinaigrette isn’t just salad dressing. It can be a dunking vessel for juicy roasted chicken, a mix-in for your rice or pasta, a marinade for your next steak, and the world’s greatest accompaniment to roasted vegetables.” 1. T  here are four necessary ingredients: ■ o  il (any neutral flavored oil, ■ ■ such as olive, canola, corn, safflower or sunflower oil) v inegar (or lemon juice) — any kind of vinegar will work, as long as it’s not too sour