How to build a basic salad dressing

With just a few items from your pantry, you can whip up a basic salad dressing suitable for every occasion.

How to make a basic salad dressing

START WITH

• 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  2 tsp balsamic vinegar

Add into a clean jar, screw on the lid tightly, and shake to combine.

BUILD IT UP

• 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  + 1 tsp honey

Warm the honey first a little if you can and whisk to combine.

MIX IT UP

• 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  1 tsp honey
  +1 tsp Dijon mustard

An easy salad dressing alternative

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  1 tbsp lemon juice
  1 tsp tahini
  1 pinch salt
  1 pinch pepper

Whisk together tahini and oil until a smooth paste is formed, then whisk all ingredients together to combine.

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