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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Dress it up with pecans, Parmesan, and our tangy-sweet vinaigrette.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Make a lemon vinaigrette by combining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, half a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of honey (optional).
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Guests can expect dishes like Croque Madame with ham, gruyere, egg and bechamel, country pate, and duck confit with radicchio, apples, pumpkin seeds, dates topped with a vinaigrette.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Third course: Roasted broccolini and pickled peppers, jalapeno risotto, white balsamic vinaigrette and grated grana padano.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Make a lemon vinaigrette by combining 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, half a teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of honey (optional).
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Guests can expect dishes like Croque Madame with ham, gruyere, egg and bechamel, country pate, and duck confit with radicchio, apples, pumpkin seeds, dates topped with a vinaigrette.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Third course: Roasted broccolini and pickled peppers, jalapeno risotto, white balsamic vinaigrette and grated grana padano.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Vinaigrette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vinaigrette. Accessed 15 Dec. 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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