Dressing

• Dressing

  Dressings for me begin with an acidic element, followed by a fatty element and salt of course. However, dressings today can be far more complex than lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.

  A rule to keep in mind is: 1 part acid to 1 or 2 parts oil.

  Then you can add things to make it more interesting, like mustard, mayo, peanut butter, tahini, or yogurt. You can also add garlic, chili or herbs. You can add a sweetener, like a teaspoon of honey to balance things out. You can thin it out with water if needed.

  Example

  1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  2 tbsp olive oil

  2 tsp Dijon mustard

  1 garlic clove

  1 tsp honey

  Salt and pepper to taste