The Simpsons were wrong. You CAN win friends with salad…at least with one dressed with a fantastic vinaigrette. (The Simpsons: “You Don’t Win Friends With Salad.”)
Today you get two excellent vinaigrette recipes.
The vinaigrette on the left is a fresh fig vinaigrette. The one on the right is a fresh tomato vinaigrette. The fig dressing is sweet and complex–perfect to dress a salad made with spinach or other assertive greens. The fresh tomato dressing has a wonderful tang. It is perfect for any tossed salad.
Next time you find yourself reaching for a bottle of a pre-made salad dressing, stop and consider making your own. You’ll enjoy the fresh flavors and you will be able to control the ingredients. You might even win some friends!
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This Fresh Fig Vinaigrette recipe is adapted from a David Tanis recipe on the NY Times site here. . The Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette recipe is adapted from a recipe that appears on The Creekside Cook site here.
