Vinaigrette

How it is used

Common with salads; other ingredients can flavour or help bind the mixture.

Example sentences

1. Toss the leaves with vinaigrette just before plating.

   The dressing forms a light coating on the salad leaves.

2. The mustard vinaigrette separated while it stood.

   The oil and acidic liquid can separate after mixing.

Common collocations

• mustard vinaigrette
• dress with vinaigrette

Related terms

• emulsionA smooth mixture of two liquids that do not normally mix, such as oil and water or vinegar, held together by whisking and often by egg yolk or mustard.
• seasonTo add salt, pepper or other flavourings to food to improve its taste. Well seasoned means the salt and flavour are at the right level.

More terms: Ingredients, Stocks & Sauces

• ingredient
• stock
• marinade
• mother sauce
• roux
• zest
• produce
• dry goods
• mirepoix
• bouquet garni
• sachet d'épices
• court bouillon