From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishvinaigrettevin‧ai‧grette /ˌvɪnəˈɡret, ˌvɪneɪ-/ noun [singular, uncountable] DFCa mixture of oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper that you put on a salad SYN salad dressing
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vinaigrette• Basic vinaigrette Vinaigrette is a simple salad dressing of oil and vinegar.• Combine all ingredients for vinaigrette and allow to sit for at least 2 hours for flavors to develop.• The same dish can be prepared as a summer salad, served atop greens that have been drizzled in a light vinaigrette.• To make vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and basil.• Artichaut sauce vinaigrette it was for both the girls.• Meanwhile make the vinaigrette by whisking all the ingredients together in a small bowl.• Just before serving pour a dessert-spoonful of the vinaigrette over the mixture.• Place quail on greens and drizzle everything with vinaigrette.Origin vinaigrette (1600-1700) French vinaigre; → VINEGAR 