vinaigrette
noun
vin·ai·grette
ˌvi-ni-ˈgret 
1
: a sauce made typically of oil, vinegar, and seasonings and used especially on salads, cold meats, or fish
called also vinaigrette dressing
2
: a small ornamental box or bottle with perforated top used for holding an aromatic preparation (such as smelling salts)
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Remove sheet pan from the oven, remove the foil and spoon the vinaigrette dressing over the vegetables.
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Tribune News Service, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
Third course: Roasted broccolini and pickled peppers, jalapeno risotto, white balsamic vinaigrette and grated grana padano.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
The citrus vinaigrette is sweet and tangy from fresh orange juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Add the halloumi and mix to coat in the vinaigrette.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
Third course: Roasted broccolini and pickled peppers, jalapeno risotto, white balsamic vinaigrette and grated grana padano.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
The citrus vinaigrette is sweet and tangy from fresh orange juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Add the halloumi and mix to coat in the vinaigrette.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Vinaigrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinaigrette. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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vinaigrette
noun
vin·ai·grette
ˌvin-i-ˈgret
: a sauce made of oil, vinegar, and seasonings and used especially on salads, cold meats, or fish
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